I am using an NAD 568 CD Player as a transport with my Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 DAC, and the sound reproduction compared to using the DAC internal to the NAD 568 is significantly improved in terms of tonal quality and three-dimensionality. I could not go back to the internal DAC on the NAD, the improvement is that marked.
Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.
Hello,
I have been somewhat disappointed with the Redbook CD playback using my oppo 205. It's not that it always sounds bad, sometimes it actually sounds quite nice. I would say my biggest complaint is the lack of micro details, the light cymbal taps and other fine background sounds that make music so enjoyable.
Since I can input a digital source to the oppo (Optical, Coaxial, or USB) and use the SABRE 32 DAC inside, I've been thinking of trying a CD Transport. Possibly the Audiolab 7000CDT. My system consists of the Simaudio Moon 600i integrated amp driving Focal L&R Utopia Be loudspeakers.
My question is, would this arrangement provide me improved (and or) more detailed sound than I'm currently getting?
Thank you for your thoughts and knowledge!
Gary