The Sony ES line is one of the best imo. I'm using an Dvpnc 555ES with the digital filter set to slow. It sounds excellent through my VMPS RM 40's which are extremely transparent. The warranty is very good too.
New DAC or player?
After a lot of upgrading I now think it's time to work at my (digital) source, a Marantz 63 KI. Already owning a Musical Fidelity X-Pre and X-PSU, I'm tempted by the X-DAC that appears every now and then secondhand for very reasonable prices. But would it be worth buying one? Would another DAC be better? Or is the Marantz, tweaked as it is, not really a good transport and would a new (other) player be a better idea?
Any input is appreciated.
Any input is appreciated.