Perpetual vs EVS millenium II for CAL


I own a CAL CL-10. Has anyone compared the new millenium II with the P-3? Would it be better to just upgrade the CL-10? I have a Mesa Baron tube amp and Transcendent GG pre. Good sound but I have been told that the new DAC's could give me a substantial improvement ie- more detail, deeper soundstage. I've also heard that a transport and DAC loses 10 % of the signal and that it's better to mod the actual CDP. Also- how about the Wright mods to the Perpetual compared to the Millenium II?-- I know- alot of questions- Thanks in advance for your opinions
mnsaluki

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I'm sure Dan Wright's modified P-3 sounds great. I own a Millenium II and I love it (but I didn't compare it to any other stand-alone DACs). Parts-wise, the Millenium should easily win out over the Perpetual and that should mean that it will sound more natural and pure (on paper, anyway). Depending on the upgrade and cost, upgrading your CDP may be a good option. One box should be better... technically...but the standalone DAC gives you the option of using it on different players, transports, DVD, etc. That can be handy. I honestly can't imagine a one box player in the price range of the EVS dac (plus CDP or DVD transport) that will sound better.