It's been my personal experience that the DAC is more important to music quality than the transport, so of the choices you list, I'd go for the Bel Canto DAC-- and maybe later pick up a better transport. Cheers. Craig
Confused - what to buy DAC or CD player?
Folks,
I need people's opinions in figuring out my next component - CD player or DAC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to demo the cd players and DACs at one time to do head to head comparisons - so I'm requesting your input.
My current system:
Speakers: Soliloquy 5.0s
AMP: Sim Audio i-5080
Currently using a Toshiba SD 3109 DVD player for a source (but I don't like it).
I'm willing to spend up to $700.
The options I am considering are:
1) Rega Planet 2000 - around 650 used
2) Bel Canto DAC 1.1 - around 650 used
3) Channel Island VDA DAC and VAC P.S - 500 new
The music I listen to includes rock, electronic, classical, r&b, etc.
Please let me know if there are other cd players/DACs that I should consider and/or what you think my best option is and why.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
I need people's opinions in figuring out my next component - CD player or DAC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to demo the cd players and DACs at one time to do head to head comparisons - so I'm requesting your input.
My current system:
Speakers: Soliloquy 5.0s
AMP: Sim Audio i-5080
Currently using a Toshiba SD 3109 DVD player for a source (but I don't like it).
I'm willing to spend up to $700.
The options I am considering are:
1) Rega Planet 2000 - around 650 used
2) Bel Canto DAC 1.1 - around 650 used
3) Channel Island VDA DAC and VAC P.S - 500 new
The music I listen to includes rock, electronic, classical, r&b, etc.
Please let me know if there are other cd players/DACs that I should consider and/or what you think my best option is and why.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks