A CD PLAYER whose sound quality NOT AFFECTED by the DAC?

What @audioguy85 said. 

When I purchased my BlueSound Node 2i, I also purchased a Project DAC.  I tried to convince myself adding the Project DAC sounded better.  However, I noticed the bass sounded thin as compared to just using the BlueSound so I ended up selling the Project on Audiogon.  

Can you really hear a significant difference between a BlueSound and a more expensive streamer?  If so, what would I hear that is significantly better?  If so, what streamer would you recommend?

I have 3 Marantz cd decks...there built in dac is fine.   

Crutchfield rep said that also: “Can you really HEAR the difference?” 
 

…and who would WANT to? And then… more confusing decisions to have to make, and the comparisons are always on different canvases. I think that it’s all about the looks of machines, ego, and the specs that support it …kinda like thinking the paper on spec sheets has sound?

moose89

I own (3) CD/SACD players and their respective  built-in DAC (s) are very fine.

Happy Listening!