I think you would have to spend considerably more on a DAC to hear any appreciable difference. However a streamer/DAC would get you into streaming via Qobuz, Tidal etc.
Will a new Dac improve the sound?
I have an older CD player( Cary CDP1) . It sounds good ,but would a new or used Dac in the line improve the sound? Looking at Dacs in the $600 - $1200 range. I know the other equipment would also matter in the outcome, but as a general question......do you think this would be an upgrade to the sound? Or should i go another route?
GP