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To Dac or not to Dac

I think I have too much time on my hands but,,,,, I am currently using a Arcam FMJ DVD27a CD/DVD player and I'm toying around with the idea of adding a DAC to my system. One option I am looking at is to get the new Musical Fidelity KW DAC.Any thoughs about adding the KW Dac would be appreciated.
The rest of my system consists of B&W 802D L/R speakers. Bryston 7B-SST monoblocks and a Mcintosh MX135 pre/pro.
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gmood1
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I agree the Arcam is a terrific player! I've spent a lot of time with one myself. I also agree you'll get a different sound with the DAC. Whether you like it will depend on your taste. I've put my $350 Audio Sector DAC up against the Arcam DV27. The owner and I both prefered the DAC over the player. We used the Arcam as a transport. The Dac was more fluid and natural than the players analog outputs IMHO. Also there was just more definition and focus between acoustic instruments. So cost isn't an issue..it is the design of the product. FWIW.. the commercial version of the DAC does retail around $1200.

Good Luck
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