CDP or DAC?


I want to get back to playing and enjoying my 500+ cd's!  Been listening 95% of the time to a nice high end turntable $15k+ setup but would also like to have the option of listening to my cd collection to where it sounds at least competitive with my vinyl enjoyment.

I have no interest in streaming just playing cd's.   Does it make more sense to go with a cdp or transport and separate dac?

Budget $5 - $15k.  Thoughts
bobheinatz

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My Audio Note Dac may be the best purchase I’ve made for my system. I have a DAC2.1x Signature which I had upgraded by an authorised service specialist.
It's paired with a PS Audio PWT transport.

Sublime sonics, smooth, with outstanding realism. 

With your budget, you should be looking at a Level 3 or 4 (used) Dac.