You may want to consider the Bryston BDA-2 or the Musical Fidelity M6DAC also.Both sound great just different. I've never heard the Arcam but some of the older transports can still hold their own quite well against newer models. I still am using a Mark Levinson No37 and loving it. So you might consider demo in your home of better dac and your transport and see how it works. Have Fun!
Upgrade advice please
Hi group,
I'm considering upgrading my digital sources, with the idea of getting more into computer audio. I also don't want to abandon my CD's, so I'm looking for a solution that lets me enjoy both.
I currently own a Rega Elicit-R amp, which has been wonderful. I'm considering pairing that with a Rega Saturn-R CD/DAC. The Saturn features asynchronous USB along with other versatile connectivity. I'd eventually be pairing that up with a laptop, running either iTunes or J River.
Here's my question:
My current CDP is an Arcam Alpha 9, well-reviewed but 15 years old now. It has a good DAC....dcs Ring DAC, 24 bit. Would I be better off keeping the Arcam, using it as a transport, and purchasing instead a standalone DAC?
I like the Saturn-R option because it lets me upgrade both the CD, plus pair that with a USB DAC.
However, I'm open to suggestions. I've been looking at DACs from Wyred4Sound and NAD (M51).
Thanks in advance for your input,
Jeff
I'm considering upgrading my digital sources, with the idea of getting more into computer audio. I also don't want to abandon my CD's, so I'm looking for a solution that lets me enjoy both.
I currently own a Rega Elicit-R amp, which has been wonderful. I'm considering pairing that with a Rega Saturn-R CD/DAC. The Saturn features asynchronous USB along with other versatile connectivity. I'd eventually be pairing that up with a laptop, running either iTunes or J River.
Here's my question:
My current CDP is an Arcam Alpha 9, well-reviewed but 15 years old now. It has a good DAC....dcs Ring DAC, 24 bit. Would I be better off keeping the Arcam, using it as a transport, and purchasing instead a standalone DAC?
I like the Saturn-R option because it lets me upgrade both the CD, plus pair that with a USB DAC.
However, I'm open to suggestions. I've been looking at DACs from Wyred4Sound and NAD (M51).
Thanks in advance for your input,
Jeff