I agree with Mikec, I also believe that when you play music that you know well, you will be surprised at some details you will hear that you never heard before (IMHO). Good Luck, let us know what you decide to do, and how it sounds if you make the purchase.
help with DAC w/current system
I've never used an outboard DAC before, but have a chance at a killer deal on a Classe DAC-1 (Stereophile class A, $4000 retail). I currently have a Rega Planet CD player with a nice Classe amp and B&W speakers. Does anyone know what and how much of an effect a DAC like this would have on a system of this caliber? Any ideas would be appreciated.