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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-
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soix
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I'd second the Bel Canto DAC1, and I'd avoid the Pioneer universal player -- heard there are new models coming out in the next couple of months that may have some type of digital connection for the hi-rez formats. Also, the 47a hasn't gotten the greatest reviews for CD performance, so it may not help you much in that area.

Your cheapest option might be to pick up a Taddeo Passive Digital Antidote II that you can get for around $100. It simply plugs in between the analog outputs of your CD player and the inputs in your preamp, and it is quite effective in lowering the listener fatigue factor caused by some digital front ends. Best of luck.

Tim
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