I took advantage of the Amazon offer. I purchased the 1800 for $79.00 and I couldn't be happier with it, especially given the price I paid. Sometimes I listen to it using an outboard DAC and sometimes I listen using the players own DACS (4 Burr Browns IIRC) even when playing redbook cds. I think the 1800 does a very good job on redbook cd. But what I wanted to add is that I got a P.S. Audio Jewel dedicated C-7 Power Cable and WOW! What a great difference it made. It really made the 1800 a more dynamic player and is well worth the relatively low price the cable is being sold for - 2 meters for $75.00 I believe.
New CD player or DAC?
Hey guys. I've posted some similar threads on this topic recently but need some advice. I acquired a Playstation 3 to handle video and blu-ray duties. I currently have a Yamaha DVD S1800 universal player, now $79.00 on Amazon(go figure). I want to concentrate on 2 channel cd reproduction as this is the great majority of my listening, especially with 700+ cd's.Shouls I shop for a new dedicated cd player or use the Yamaha and add an upgraded DAC? I'm not against getting a nice, used piece either. Any advantages of one over the other? I'd like to be at $500.00 or under if possible. Suggestions most welcome.
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