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Rotel RCD 991 AE with MSB III Half Nelson DAC

I am thinking of purchasing a Rotel RCD 991 AE CD player.
I presently have a Dynaco CD-1(with tubes) player which I use in conjunction with MSB III half Nelson DAC and Monarchy DIP. Given, the uncertainty with SACD and the low number of titles, I thought the purchase of the Rotel 991AE might inprove my system for the next few years.

I know the 991AE is being discontinued, but it is a great sounding unit (in my budget range). I just am not sure that the improvement will be that significant over my Dynaco unit if I am continuing to use the MSB DAC and Monarchy unit? Am I wasting my money by buying the Rotel or should I wait for more SACD units and titles? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.
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ccrom30
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I have not heard the dynaco but I did have a rcd991 (not ae)
I home trialed a parasound cbd/2000 and it blew the 991 away. It wasn't even close, the parasound sounded like someone had taken a wet blanket off my speakers. I sold the 991 immediately. Again, that was not the ae version and that was in my home, with my equipment. You need to see if you can home trial it and a/b it against your dynaco.
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