jl35

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New CDP or standalone DAC...?
the Oppo 105 used prices are down now that the 205 is out, many love it for SACD and Redbook... 
New CDP or standalone DAC...?
If you like changing to different DAC's I would get the CXC. I wouldn't keep the Oppo. If you don't like changing things, then a CD player. Many here, it seems, love the Oppo's as CD players though many do not... 
New CDP or standalone DAC...?
I have the 103 and while I love it for home theater,  I agree it is not a very good CD Player.  I would try it with an outboard DAC.  Also the Cambridge CXC is an excellent transport, and Cambridge has lowered the list price, and used ones go for ... 
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
You have a great amp... 
Upgrading of Minimus 7's
already modded ones pop up on ebay semi-regularly at easy prices...I bought one a few years ago and it's fun to use...currently use with Advent 400 tuner/amp... 
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
Mine just sounds much better that way both in testing with proper protocol and years of listening as I have both in my home  
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
To improve the sound  
Lee Ann Womack
thanks, excellent on Tidal... 
Sonos Connect directly into MC452?
get the Connect modified before running it into the Benchmark... 
What should my next upgrade be? Your best experience
I have systematically compared standard Connect with Wyred Connect, multiple DAC's... 
Do you listen mainly to Audiophile CDs and records?
there is some music I prefer to listen to on second system, some I actually prefer in car, but sound quality doesn't stop me from listening to music I like... 
What was the first system you heard that made you think the high end made sense
Levinson HDQ system, New Haven 1979.   Magnepan ll from same trip... 
Power line conditioners- to use or not to use? That is the question?
Audience 
Need Recommendations on a CD Player
you might try a Cambridge CXC transport, you can find them for under $300 here, and play with various DAC's. While excellent, the 851C sounds quite different than the 840C... 
Oppo 105 and Hegel H160 DACs
you might even find you like one DAC for certain music and the other for different music, and so easy to change back and forth...