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DAC questions?

I am currently looking to add a DAC to an Acurus ACD-11 CD player and being honest have no ideas as to what I should be looking for? What considerations should I take into account? How much is too little to spend and what becomes too much? Any particular features to look for or stay away from?

I am generally looking for advice to help take the sound to the next level.

I have my eye on a Aragon D2A, but not sure if this is waht is needed?

Thanks in advance for the assistance.

My system can be viewed under budget minded, 'finally complete, not really???'
nissancrazy
elevick
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What processor is in the Acurus? 18bit, 20bit? You would want to move up in technology I would think. That means finding a 24/96 DAC or better. The Aragon is nice but older? Do you want tubes?
I would start with something like a mid level MSB and see if you like the change. They are easy to resell if you need to change the sound any more...
nissancrazy OP
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From everything that I am reading the ACD-11 utilizes a one-bit DAC.
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armydicked
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Help Me!!! I'm begging you!!!  Back in the second ICE AGE, I bought ALL ACURUS (MONDIAL LABS).. Remember OTZI? He my N*gga, I fought the bandits who jumped him I lost my footing and fell in the ice pack. They Found me with clutching my ACURUS RL11 Line Stage Preamp (They don't make Pre-Amps any more), Acurus A150 Amp and Acurus ACD11 CD PLAYAH. I need an outboard DAC to bring my ancient CDs to life...which one do I get (A Mitech "No Rest for Brooklyn" appears to be OVERKILL. Am I in the 'Shiiter'?
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