I have Esoteric K-01 SACD/CD Player where DAC section has two digital inputs and thus I can use it with my server, Musica Pristina Virtioso. If you recall, this SACD/CD Esoteric Transport is considered best in the world Still, question what so ever, the same recording played as digital file from Musica Pristina sounds MUCH better then optical (CD) disc played by Esoteric Transport. Same DAC, obviously used.
Do your own conclusion.
Do your own conclusion.