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DAC for CD transport

Suggestion needed for DAC to be used with CD transport(either dedicated or dvd player as transport) around $1k range for 2nd system, not planning to use with PC.

And my current and previous source listed to understand my preference

Currently using Roksan kandy K3, like the sound, has plenty of air between instruments, extended treble and taut bass, vocals are good.

Previously used Audiolab 8200CD, had denser sound, lacking in instruments separation.

Heard Marantz cd-8005 during audition, it’s kind of thick voice.

DAC’s so for I am considering..

Line Magnetic LM-502CA

Audio gd NOS DAC-19

Teac UD-503

Rega Dac-R

Or should I go with another dedicated CD player?

advise needed, thanks

murgeshj

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georgehifi
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Cambridge Audio CXC
can play also hybrid CDs

This is a first for me.

Are you saying this transport only reads SACD and output’s it on the spidf digtal output.

PS: Just did some diging, it only reads the pcm (redbook) layer not the sacd layer. Can’t do SACD.

Back to your statement " can play also hybrid CDs" I’ve found most cdp's or transports can.

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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11-27-2016 3:22pm
Still have low knowledge about the DSD/DXD format, want to stick to CD's, the simple and practical way..
Then stick to Multibit.

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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+1 for the Schiit Multibit as it's not Delta Sigma, and it will get the best from pcm Redbook 16/44 or 24/96 if that's what you play??

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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If playing Redbook cd 16/44 or 24/96 is your priority, the only one you mention that will do it justice is the Audio gd NOS DAC-19 (Burr-Brown PCM1704UK) as it uses 2r2 Multibit d/a converters all the others you mention are Delta Sigma, not as good for doing pcm Redbook. If DSD is your bag then you need a DAC that has Delta Sigma type converters

If you go for it make sure it’s the Audio GD NOS DAC-19 and not the Audio-GD NFB-2 DAC-19 series as this one is also Delta Sigma.

Cheers George
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