Why a separate DAC?

Hello, I have a 3 yr old Yamaha CD player with Burr Brown DAC chip. What are the advantages of having a separate DAC? What would you recommend to compliment and upgrade this for under $1,500? Thank you.

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jeffseight Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 578 posts 07-19-2019 at 08:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A BLIND 10 DAC TEST will be performed Saturday August 24th, 11-3pm at Acoustic Designs in Scottdale, Arizona courtesy of the Arizona Audio Video Club. $10 admission. Schiit = Yggdrasil Chord = Hugo TT Benchmark = DAC3 iFi Audio = Pro iDSD PS Audio = DirectStream DAC Holo Audio = Spring DAC2 Jolida =Glass FX DAC + FOZ unit NuPrime = Evolution DAC L.K.S. DAC = MH-DA004 Line Magnetic =Latest model ? if it arrives on time. Priced from $1,000 to $6,500. Most $2-$3k. Attendees will hear them blind 3 played thru SAE amp.Preamp and Focal Sopra 3s in a custom built Room holding 20 people per session. RSVP @ AZAVClub.com. You are Invited!!!

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