I agree with Thsalmon. The Bel Canto DAC-1 is a killer deal at around $400. If you want better DVD and SACD option go for the Sony 9000ES. If you are using the system for music more than HT right now, I highly recommend just getting the Bel Canto DAC-1 for now. It is VERY musical and not at all fatiguing... It's still one of my favorite DACs. The new Cary 303 with HDCD is also very good and has a much better transport than the one in your Sony. The Cary just came out on the market, so it has the latest HDCD chip from Pacific Microsonics and also runs directly to the power amp.
Replace DVD or add dedicated CD?
I have been upgrading my system the last two months and at this point I'm at the source. I am using Sony DVP-S330 DVD player as both a DVD and CD player. This is a 2.5 year old player. I have a 27" Sony and won't upgrade that for a while.
Since I've been upgrading, I am listening to more music than movies. I've come to realize that with music, the Sony is a bit fatiguing. My question is: do I replace the DVD as an all-in-one player or purchase a separate CD player and keep the Sony for DVD? I am happy with the Sony as a DVD player.
I am trying out a Musical Fidelity A3.2 and it is steps above the Sony. My concern is that I would be missing out on DVD-A and SACD (I don't own any of that media however). I would also be thowing in another piece of equipment to deal with as well. Any thoughts on this?
My setup- B&K ref 20 with AV5000 series II amp, Transparent Music Wave (bi-wire) and Link cables, Shunyata power cables, Boston Acoustics VR speakers. Thanks-
Since I've been upgrading, I am listening to more music than movies. I've come to realize that with music, the Sony is a bit fatiguing. My question is: do I replace the DVD as an all-in-one player or purchase a separate CD player and keep the Sony for DVD? I am happy with the Sony as a DVD player.
I am trying out a Musical Fidelity A3.2 and it is steps above the Sony. My concern is that I would be missing out on DVD-A and SACD (I don't own any of that media however). I would also be thowing in another piece of equipment to deal with as well. Any thoughts on this?
My setup- B&K ref 20 with AV5000 series II amp, Transparent Music Wave (bi-wire) and Link cables, Shunyata power cables, Boston Acoustics VR speakers. Thanks-