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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
jonnyk

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sol322
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Gunbei:
Are you still using the Bel Canto in your system?
Drrasta
VERY INTERESTING
I took a look at the products and that reminded me of a suggestion in PS power forum in the asylum that suggested use of 240 power if your equipment has the option is basically balanced power..... will require electrician work.
What stopped the project in my case was that I have no simple switch to change my amp and schematics are lacking and directions as well.
But this option will require no changes in wiring or equipment so it´s very user friendly. Any other member has tried balanced 240? Comments welcome
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