The technology of digital signal transmition has reach such a level of understanding in the last few years that I believe a properly executed single box player is superior to a seperate transport & DAC at just about any given price point. The only exception to having another box would be a seperate power supply. The single box players from Meridian, Sonic Frontiers, Cal, and, IN PARTICULAR, Muse all sound spectacular and superior to any DAC/Transport/Cabling combination I've had at the same price point.
