I will not enter the fray regarding comparison between full res file vs. CD playback as I have not streamed the former. However, knowing the direction you are going with system improvements, once you are there a better DAC for the CXC and Node 2i will make an improvement.
Used DAC choice: Schiit modi 2u for $69 vs. Peachtree DAC-iT?
So… I have no DAC for my CD transport. It will take a while before I buy a very good DAC; I'll spare you the reasons.
Stuck in the house, I wanted a DAC to hold me over.
I'm going to play a Cambridge CXC transport and a Node 2i streamer through the DAC.
I wanted it to be cheap, so when I buy a much better DAC, I won't feel as if I've already spent that part of the budget.
I saw two deals pop up, used, at TMR Audio:
* Schiit modi 2u (several years old) for $69 (down from $149)
* Peachtree DAC-iT (7 years old) for $99 (down from $449)
I went with the Peachtree. Was that the smart move or not?
This is such a low-cost purchase, feel free to be blunt! Tell me your reasons. I'm going to be happy, anyway.
Stuck in the house, I wanted a DAC to hold me over.
I'm going to play a Cambridge CXC transport and a Node 2i streamer through the DAC.
I wanted it to be cheap, so when I buy a much better DAC, I won't feel as if I've already spent that part of the budget.
I saw two deals pop up, used, at TMR Audio:
* Schiit modi 2u (several years old) for $69 (down from $149)
* Peachtree DAC-iT (7 years old) for $99 (down from $449)
I went with the Peachtree. Was that the smart move or not?
This is such a low-cost purchase, feel free to be blunt! Tell me your reasons. I'm going to be happy, anyway.