The CD2 d/a converter is terrible:no midbass.screaming thin midrange and VERY laid back presentation.With Alpha in the chain everything just sounds so much better.I know of at least two more people who ended up using it as a transport only.(which is way better than ARC CD1 own transport)
From CAL Alpha to ARC DAC3:an upgrade?
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I currently use CAL Alpha with Audio Research CD2 (as a transport only).Recently i noticed a number of used Audio Research DAC 3 on the market for a very decent price (from $1200 to $1500).Should i take an upgrade plunge or it is not worth the money?Do they have similar sound?How big is the improvement in sound?I appreciate all your responses.thanx.
I currently use CAL Alpha with Audio Research CD2 (as a transport only).Recently i noticed a number of used Audio Research DAC 3 on the market for a very decent price (from $1200 to $1500).Should i take an upgrade plunge or it is not worth the money?Do they have similar sound?How big is the improvement in sound?I appreciate all your responses.thanx.