Since you love your NAD C542, which I love mine also, why not another NAD? Maybe a C545BEE, C565BEE(with outboard DAC feature) or a C568BEE? I also have a CA 840C which also has DAC feature. The 851C is highly regarded.
Did your C542 take a dump? Mine is going strong and sounds better than any player I have ever owned, which includes some very well received players.
Bill
Did your C542 take a dump? Mine is going strong and sounds better than any player I have ever owned, which includes some very well received players.
Bill