OP, at your budget you have outstanding alternatives. I would favor the transport-DAC route since DAC technology evolves and every few years a new development may strike your fancy. Also if you ever decide to add other digital sources such as a streamer then you are set to go. I would spend 1/3 on the budget and 2/3 on the DAC
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
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