tube cd for bright system

Benchmark is more digital sounding than Bel Canto. At least it was in my system and several other people I know reported the same.

Was looking at either the Bel Canto or Benchmark if I went that route. Thanks

Bel Canto DAC-2 is pretty smooth sounding with great bass. Not bright at all. I had this dac and used a $60 dvd player with it as a transport at some point. Excellent sound even with the cheap dvd player. The key is to get a good digital cable though. Virtual Dynamics NiteII was really awesome on this dac. Extremely smooth highs and natural sound top to bottom. To beat the DAC-2 with NiteII cable you'll need to spend twice as much at least.

Sorry but this post got listed twice.

Its not the wires. I tried a dedicated CD player and solved the problem. Actually reading through some posts I may also opt for a DAC and use the Marantz as a transport. Any comments on that route.

Happy Holidays.

Kedar

Have you though that maybe the problem could be at your wires?

I had the same problem with you and I first solve it with consonance droplet cd (replaced Opus 21) and then with a siltech interconnect (replacing valhalla).

Regards,
Mike

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thanks for the input.

Kedar

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The Jolida has tons of mods and support for those mods. Also, you can tube roll to tailor the sound to your personal taste. And, I am a BIG fan of Burr-Brown DAC processors! To me the sound is more realistic and less like just a "great reproduction. Here, check out the specs:

Model JD 100A: Compact Disc Player

Construction Details and Features:

Gain stage utilizing two 12AX7A vacuum tubes. Unit does not utilize op-amps.
Two transformers.
24/96 Burr Brown DAC.
Phillips CDM 12 Transport System.
Programmable for up to twenty-four tracks.
Full - function random access metal remote control with search function.
Track repeat and index of track search function.
Variable Headphone output.

Hope this helps
Studio1