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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 sugarbrie

sugarbrie
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I completely agree with Mattybumkin. Start with the power cords before spending big $$ on a new player. I tell people the same thing about the Cambridge Audio D500(and SE) CD player. Those stock Cambridge and Music Hall cords put a metallic glare to the sound and restrict dynamics.

Both players have good parts inside. They just need a better power cord to take them to another level sonically.

I also agree with a Blue Circle BC61 ($83). I use one on my DAC in my main system, and on the CD player in my office system. Get one for your amplifier also; or better yet, get the BC62 power cord for the amplifier ($165).

You have absolutely nothing to lose getting new power cords first. If you still decide to get a better CD player later, you will already have a good power cord to use with the new player.
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