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Upgrade player or buy a separate DAC

I've been using a Pioneer Elite 38A DVD player for both
HT and playing CD's. It's a wonderful DVD player, however
it's nothing special with redbook CD's. Would you recommend that I upgrade the player or purchase a higher
quality DAC? If you recommend the latter, what would you
suggest for $500 price point?
Thanks in advance,
Mark
markeetaux
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bemopti123
303 posts
 
ScottDixon DAC, with or without tubes. Amazing for a pittance or

BEL Canto Dac 2.0...another amazing DAC but quite a bit more expensive. You will not regret this purchase for a longtime to come.
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jewel_hasan
98 posts
 
I say go for a separate DAC. You should look into Scott Nixon's Tube DAC. Do a search for it at this forum - there have been quite few posts on this topic in the recent past. This unit is well within your price range but more importantly, it is a very well regarded DAC.
listener57
730 posts
 
The website is scott-nixon.com
You can get his top of the line TubeDac+ while remaining within your budget.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Listen before you buy. The Pioneer is hard to beat. You will have to spend a bundle to hear a difference. Try borrowing a DAC and find out for yourself.
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