Upsampling CD and DAC's


It seems we'll have to wait for a more affordable Multiple format players (CD DVD SACD...) at more realistic price (machine and new expensive software) my intent is to go with an upsampling device like Bel Canto DAC or Perpetual Technologies P1-A paired to a) DVD player as transport (1st stage),b) dedicated transport (2nd stage). Could you comment on these options and any other you might think of to enhance enjoyment of current collection.(while the dust settles) Thanks.
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Luis, I use the DH LABS D-75, I know there are better cables out there, but they will cost you alot more money for a very small increase in peformance. But for some systems this will be worth it.to me it was not ,so I bought the D.H. LABS CABLES, The speakers cables are D.H. Labs T-14 and the interconnects is the D.H. LABS BL-1. You just can`t beat them for the money,but as I said you can buy better cables,but thats between your ears and your pockets as to what is right for your system. Greg
Take a look at the new msb link dac III you can buy the upsampler chip for it for 199 and the dac for 399. You can do more with the P.T. but if all you want to do is upsample your cd`s the MSB link dac III is great on the cheap ,I have one .
luis, your right about all that you have said on setup ,clean power, damping control, the small things you do to your system make some very big improvement in sound quality for no MONEY. i just sit there dumbfounded when i see a system not setup properly, thousands of dollars in front of you and the guy complains that his system doesn`t sound right, speakers in the wrong place, wires not dress , every thing pluged in a cheap eletric strip,room brighter than the noon day sun. they won`t get out there and WORK the system to get what there looing for,then they just buy more stuff and do the same thing over again. we`ve all been there before, its like my dad said , learn from others mistake so you don`t have t make them ALL!!!!! GREG