Rotel RCD 1072, As a CDP,Transport or with LinkDac

Hi All who responded,

Thx for taking the time to read & reply with some meaningful helpful suggestions to my dilema.

My budget constraints at the monet do not allow a suitable & more expensive upgrade that would be a comparable fit with the rest of my system .. (also wife has needs too :)

So in the short/interim I will have to make do with something less than desireable as a replacment, thus the huge compromise. Although I've heard good things about the Rotel, I can get it for around $750. CDN, so with tax, less than $1000. CDN, which is what I can or will spend for now.

That's why also the ? about using a player as a transport vs as a stand alone player, so i could I use my old MSB Link Dac, to save $ , not because I like the option.

Any other thoughts on a decent replacement CDP for $700. US ? under $1000. CDN including taxes. Plan to buy soon.

Thx again for the time .

CC

Hi All respondents,

Thx for your info & help.

I am leaning towards the RCD-1072 can get for $750. new +tx ... Good $, sounds like a good bet for the short term ...

Also have been hearing alot about the EASTSOUND CD-E5, around $700. if I can get it here, not sure, but sounds like a GREAT Deal for the $ ...

There's also the Katana by Inca Design , a UK Co. CDP made in China , like most things hearing really good things about it too ., not sure the $ here if it can be had.

Will continue to research & read & listen if possbile for a bit longer & hopefully make a decide in the next month or so.

Thx again for all time & input.

The Sun is always shining somewhere but it's still raining here :(

CC :)