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Hard Drive based system

I've read all of the threads I could find on a "server" type system. I plan on running a hard drive, to a Waveterminal, to a DAC. My question is, can a system like this sound as good, or better than, my cd player? Is it all up to the DAC?

I currently have a Marantz 8260 CD/SACD player.
ecruz

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pardales
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I believe it CAN indeed sound as good, if not better. I have the kind of set-up you describe (harddrive, laptop, waveterminal, DAC). The DAC, of course, is critical, but the preamp, amp, and speakers still do matter as much as ever.

pardales
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Ecruz: Do you know if Paul added a digital input? Anytime I have inquired about adding digital input to a CD player it has always been met with a fairly high degree of skepticism. Thoug if anyone could do it i'm sure TRL could. I will be curious to hear what you make if this unit after you get it and break it in.
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