Connect dac to Music Hall CD-25 or upgrade?


Current system:
CD Player: Music Hall CD-25
Integrated Amplifier: Musical Fidelity A300 Integrated
Speakers: Joseph Audio RM25si Mk II's
Speaker Cable: Analysis Plus Oval 12 speaker cable
Interconnect: Alpha Core Micro Purl I/C
Still using stock power cords

Here's the question:
I want to upgrade the Music Hall. I have about $1500 to spend. Am I better off using the Music Hall as a transport and spending all the $ on a DAC or should I sell the Music Hall and buy a whole new CD player? I listen to a lot of small jazz combos, female vocalists, some chamber music, and, lastly, some good old Grateful Dead.

Thanks for the help.
bnrlaw

Showing 1 response by avideo

I just wanted to add my two cents worth; as I also use the Music Hall MMF CD-25 in my system. My set-up pairs McIntosh electronics with Thiel 3.5 speakers.
I'm really glad that the power cord upgrade was mentioned above; as I will give it a try soon and see if it makes an improvement.
Mainly what I wanted to say, was that I got a "loaner" of a friend's Theta Miles while he was out of town - and the overall improvement over the Music Hall was subtle but very real. So your desire to get a better source may be well founded.
As I'm also looking to eventually upgrade my two of my sources - tuner and CD - I would start with the power cord upgrade; and see how it goes. And if there was not enough of an improvement - I would start looking at my CD options again. Good luck and happy listening.