Yes,they do make a considerable difference but a better DAC will still give you a much improved sound. Get a Musical Fidelity V-DAC from Audio Advisor. $299 with return privileges. I have one and it works very well. HIFICRITIC rated it ahead of not only the Benchmark, 42 to 24 on their numeric scale when playing CDs, but also ahead of a Bel Canto player by about the same margin.A huge bargain and can be further improved by upgrading the power supply in the future if you wish. You will have to spend big bucks to get something better.
If I am buying a DAC, does my CD player matter?
If I buy a DAC, and my CD Player is just a transport...doesn't that mean the CDP is nothing more than a machine that spins a disc and pass info to the DAC? Wouldn't the DAC's sound overrides the CDP's so therefore it wouldn't really matter what kind of CDP I have?
I am asking because I read alot about the synergy between transports and DACS and don't really understand how it all affects sound quality.
I am asking because I read alot about the synergy between transports and DACS and don't really understand how it all affects sound quality.