Get Benchmark DAC1 ($995)and cheap DVD player or connect it to server (computer). I have both plus HDTV (it has three digital inputs). Benchmark has free 30 day evaluation program (at least had). I would avoid used ones unless you know revision. Early once were less than perfect.
The only difference between expensive transport and cheap DVD is jitter that Benchmark rejects. DVD players are cheap (mine is $70 Sony) to buy and replace, have great tracking and play MP3s. Any digital cable or Toslink will do.
Benchmark is one of the better DACs available but is not designed for warm sound. It is very neutral, clean and transparent but if your system is on the bright side avoid it.
The only difference between expensive transport and cheap DVD is jitter that Benchmark rejects. DVD players are cheap (mine is $70 Sony) to buy and replace, have great tracking and play MP3s. Any digital cable or Toslink will do.
Benchmark is one of the better DACs available but is not designed for warm sound. It is very neutral, clean and transparent but if your system is on the bright side avoid it.