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Budget DAC vs Budget CD Player?

Trying to decide if I want to go this route:

Mac -> Audioengine D1 DAC -> Integrated Amp

Or

Sub $200 CD Player

Eventually I'll upgrade all this with better quality gear but want to see which of the 2 would be a better bet right now.
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mik971
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I think it would be very difficult to find a good cdp for $200. I would also recommend the Audioengine suggestion.
mik971
153 posts
 
Kray- I currently have the 1st generation Emotiva XDA-1 DAC in my system. It is a wonderful dac and a steal of a price but the USB input on my unit is nothing special. I would recommend the latest version if you go with Emo, I think they improved the USB section. The remote control volume and swithching really comes in handy!
mik971
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Usb to usb mini. My unit is not async so the sound was not that great. I ended up switching to a PURE I-20 ipod doc (i have an ipod too) and used the toslink connection to the DAC. It sounded much better this way. I would recommend the new Emo DAC(ansyc) and use a decent USB cord.
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