Looking or a Used player/Dac for under 2000.


Hello out there-

I am looking to improve my CD source. I am currently using an Arcam 7 as a transport and an Audio Note 1.1 Dac and am looking to improve sound stage and detail with a used product. I like the idea of a single box but I’m not married to it. I am currently considering a Mark Levinson 36, a Sonic Frontiers SFCD 1 and SFD 1MK II. I’ve auditioned the Naim 5, the Genki and the Ikemi and was not really impressed with the difference. Any suggestions or input would be appreciated.
hkvos
If you're not using silver IC's try it, that alone should liven up yout system.
If you can find a used EVS Millennium DAC you'll probably find what you're looking for. The Millennium DAC's strenghts include an absolutely voluminous soundstage and incredible detail, but not bright or hyped at all. It's also dead quiet, ridiculously dynamic, and is utterly transparent. In short, it seems like the Roto Rooter man flushed out my entire system and every last bit of information on a CD comes through untouched. The result is that instruments and vocals literally pop out in lifelike fasion within a crystal clear 3-dimensional stage. Ok, that's the best I can describe it. Best of luck.

Tim
Thanks all.

I have decided to go with a Cary 303-100. We'll see how it integrates with my system. I will post as soon as I've done some listening should be here in a few days.

Again many thanks!
The Cary is great. It provides just what I was looking for. It has a beautiful and large sound stage and lots of space and detail. I recomend it highly.