I have a high-end CD player (Marantz SA-10), which I'm using without my DAC (Chord Qutest). I can't tell any significance difference in the sound when it's attached to the CD player. Maybe the sound from Marantz (even without built-in DAC) is so good you don't need a DAC.
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