With a few exceptions the DSD signal can't be routed through a digital output to an external DAC. You need a full SACD player that connects through it's analog outputs and can also be used for CDs. The CD digital signal can be routed digitally to an external DAC if desired.
Do I need a special DAC for SACD ?
Sorry for the newbee question but I have the MBL 1531 transport and 1511 DAC- If I want to get into SACD can I just get a transport and use the 1511 DAC?? If so any suggestions for a reasonably priced used transport to play my SACD's= Does the quality of the player matter or is it the dac- For example I have a Pioneer 59 universal player that I could use???- thanks,K