I'm having pretty good luck with Cambridge 840c. Using it as both CDP and DAC for xm, at a cost of $950 on agon. However if your CDP is in good shape I would think $1500 would get you a better sounding stand alone DAC(used).
Get a new CD player or external DAC?
Currently my digital sources are Cambridge Audio 540C V2 and Squeezebox (SB3) connected to Krell KAV-400xi with Sonus Faber Concertino Domus speakers.
I would like to upgrade my digital source, i.e. CA 540C V2, something puzzle me whether should i get a new CD player or external DAC with budget of USD 1,500?
I wish to get advise from you and your recommendation either CD player or external DAC.
Advantage of external DAC will be i can connect my the other digital source, i.e. SB3.
Thanks in advance.
I would like to upgrade my digital source, i.e. CA 540C V2, something puzzle me whether should i get a new CD player or external DAC with budget of USD 1,500?
I wish to get advise from you and your recommendation either CD player or external DAC.
Advantage of external DAC will be i can connect my the other digital source, i.e. SB3.
Thanks in advance.