I agree with above...the cd2 makes a great transport...
keep in mind when running a dac a extra shelf, power cord, damping, and digital cable is needed (this adds quite a bit to the price depending on where your system is at.....digital seperates are very sensitive in this regard imo.
in regards to dac's the electrocompinent is very good and is about $1k used (awesome dac if you run all balanced)..if you can jump up to $2500 then the audio aero prima dac 2 or the reimyo are world class dacs (i have owned the electro and now own the aa prima 2)...
keep in mind when running a dac a extra shelf, power cord, damping, and digital cable is needed (this adds quite a bit to the price depending on where your system is at.....digital seperates are very sensitive in this regard imo.
in regards to dac's the electrocompinent is very good and is about $1k used (awesome dac if you run all balanced)..if you can jump up to $2500 then the audio aero prima dac 2 or the reimyo are world class dacs (i have owned the electro and now own the aa prima 2)...