I cannot connect the Sony DVD player to the DAC
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Do I Need a New DAC?
Do I Need a New DAC?
Newbie here to seek advice on a new DAC with a budget of up to $2K
I am thinking about adding a new my DAC so my stereo setup can play a small collection of SACDs using a 4K DVD player.
Here is my current Stereo setup
CD Player: Emotiva ERC-1 (as a transport)
DVD Player: Sony UBP-X800M2
DAC: Monarchy Audio M33 DAC / pre-amp
Pre-amp: Audio Research SP-6E (I think)
Power-amp: Audio Research VT100 MIII
Speakers: KEF104.2 (re-capped; replaced ferrofluid)
Analog: SOTA Nova V, SME3009 III, Audio Technica AT440MLA cartridge
Interconnectors and speaker cables: DIY Gotham cable
I have a decent collection of CDs (classical, jazz, and pop) that I listen to occasionally; I have no plan to rip and stream them for any time soon.
All the equipment except the DVD player have been with me for a while. I am thinking about spending some money in the next several years to upgrade the DAC, the CD player, the pre-amp and the speakers in that order.
The reason to add a new DAC as the Toslink In on the Monarchy M33 is broken and I cannot connect the Sony DVD player to the DAC (the digital In is currently connected with the CD player); also, I would like to get some updated technology on DAC.
Based on web research, I am thinking about these DACs: Gustard R26, OKto Research, Soekris DAC2541, Schiit Yggdrasil + (a bit over budget), and Hegel HD30 DAC (used). I have yet to hear the sound of any of these DACs. I am OK with either new or used and open to other recommendations.
Shall I add a DAC or shall I forget about the SACDs (about 20 CDs); instead, buy a better CD player or save more money to buy a better pre-amp. Not going to invest in a dedicated SACD player for now though.
Thank you very much for your time; looking forward to reading your comment.
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Hi pmm.....thank you very much for your suggestion. I just had a quick look on the Ayre Codex and Cord Quetest; it seems like the Schiit Yggdrasil + is more appealing to me and I am willing to spend $500 more for it. Of course, I need to save a bit longer in order to get it; I will also consider used ones. I will do more research on the Chord and Ayre before making the decision. BTW....is Benchmark DAC3 a good DAC to consider? When I search for DACs, I keep seeing DAC3 discussions on different sites. |
Hi Carlsbad...Yes. I need to get a better CD transport / player for sure. It is likely a purchase I will plan to make next year. Again, my budget is limited to about $1-1.5K the most. I probably listen to 3 or 4 CDs in a week (mostly on weekends) on a good week. I actually haven't powered on my system for about 3 weeks now which it why I keep delaying the upgrade plan until now. I probably will put the SACD listening on hold if the Sony DVD player will not send audio signal to a DAC. |
Hi audiotroy....thank you for your information. I never attempt to connect the dvd player to the Monarchy DAC. I am going to do some research on this. Worst come to worst, I am not going to play the SACDs at all until I can find a way to play them. In fact, many of the SACDs are unopened and gathering dust on the CD rack for over 10 years. |
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