I am currently using a Sony DVP-S7700 with an Art DI/O DAC. The DI/O can be had new as low as $200 and is a huge improvement over the DVP's DAC. I have not compared it with the MSB but the sound would be a vast improvement over your current CDP. --Scott
Help with decision...New CDP or add DAC to DVD?
My old 16 bit CDP just doesn't cut the mustard any more. I'd appreciate advise on whether to buy a new CDP versus simply adding a good DAC to my Sony DVP-s300 DVD player via digital coax. The latter would sure simplify things. Budget in either case is around $400. I've read somewhere that DVD laser heads can't really get the most from audio CDs...is that true? The rest of my system is simple; Parasound receiver and Vandersteen 3A speakers.