The biggest, most pleasurable improvement in my system over the past decade was to replace the Wadia->Benchmark link with Windows 7->USB->Benchmark using flac and JRiver. I play the tracks from memory and bypass the Windows mixer/media player. Maybe the Benchmark just does better with USB, but there is nothing subtle about the changes...separation, clarity, nuance, weight, emotional connection, all snapped to a higher level.
What is the best transport?
I want to upgrade my transport. I am using the Audio Note CDT 2. My dac is the Audio Note 2.1x sig. I have not yet auditioned any new transports, but have read up on the Audio Note CDT 4 and the Esoteric P-03.
Both of these are in the 16-18k price range. My budget can go that high. Will my dac be good enough or be overpowered?
What else is available which should be considered?
Both of these are in the 16-18k price range. My budget can go that high. Will my dac be good enough or be overpowered?
What else is available which should be considered?