Given the 24/96 requirement specified in Dave43's, how about one of the Pioneer DVD players? Even brand new there are several current models that sell for well under $500 and there are slightly older ones from the Elite series that are extremely well built that can be bought for under that amount. I get superb results with the DV 525 working in conjunction with an Encore Ovation DAC which isn't even an upsampling unit as I believe the MSB is. By the way the manufacturer of the highly regarded Bel Canto upsampling DAC 1 specifically recommends the use of such 24/96 capable DVD units with his design; I have no idea what MSB thinks along these lines.
The best CD player new or used for under 500
O.K. guys (you, too Sarah!)...it's time to upgrade my
CD player. Here's the requirements: 24/96, coax digital
out, removeable power cord, and under $500 new or used.
This will be used with my new MSB DAC III and P-1000 power base, so keep that in mind when giving me your recommendations. My first choice was the Cambridge D-500
SE, but I think it has a BNC digital out, not RCA, which
won't work with the DAC III. Give me your suggestions!
CD player. Here's the requirements: 24/96, coax digital
out, removeable power cord, and under $500 new or used.
This will be used with my new MSB DAC III and P-1000 power base, so keep that in mind when giving me your recommendations. My first choice was the Cambridge D-500
SE, but I think it has a BNC digital out, not RCA, which
won't work with the DAC III. Give me your suggestions!