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

Showing 3 responses by vmfosm

Would you like to try this Denafrips DAC-68 R2R Edition~
It's easy for adopting on your cd transport system and future digital system~

Take a look at the test video ~~
https://youtu.be/20l0gk6OGWc
https://youtu.be/GBGDNAvNtTo

More detail...
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/da-converters-denafrips-dac-68-r2r-new-2016-11-29-digital-402
Due to the popular of  DSD/DXD format music and recording, maybe compatibility of DSD can take into consideration when buying a new DAC now.