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

You may want to look at Chord DACs. You can find them on the used market for under $1K. Now there is a person (Ross Martin) who builds DACs out of his house...a couple people i know really like the sound from his DACs. His website is rossmartinaudio.com. He uses the Burr Brown PCM 1794. Price under $800.00

If you are looking for cables....look at Clear Day Cables or Cullen Cables...well made nice prices.

Sorry for interupting but the original poster may also find this usefull.
What is the current state of things, is multibit DAC and usage of PCM music more desirable or DSD with DSD music?
Still have low knowledge about the DSD/DXD format, want to stick to CD's, the simple and practical way..
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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