I would check out the Sony DVD - 500 (whatever) DVD, CD, SACD player if you need DVD capability, other wise the 775 or the 222ES. The CD capability is acceptable, and the SACD sound can be very good indeed if the the recording is good (keb'Mo, for example). I have heard a number of DVD players into DACs and they just don't compare to my Wadia (a proper reference) on straight redbook playback. From what I understand there are too many compromises with the different circuits at that price point in a multimode source. Don't forget the importance of cables, either. YMMV.
Confused - what to buy DAC or CD player?
Folks,
I need people's opinions in figuring out my next component - CD player or DAC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to demo the cd players and DACs at one time to do head to head comparisons - so I'm requesting your input.
My current system:
Speakers: Soliloquy 5.0s
AMP: Sim Audio i-5080
Currently using a Toshiba SD 3109 DVD player for a source (but I don't like it).
I'm willing to spend up to $700.
The options I am considering are:
1) Rega Planet 2000 - around 650 used
2) Bel Canto DAC 1.1 - around 650 used
3) Channel Island VDA DAC and VAC P.S - 500 new
The music I listen to includes rock, electronic, classical, r&b, etc.
Please let me know if there are other cd players/DACs that I should consider and/or what you think my best option is and why.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks
I need people's opinions in figuring out my next component - CD player or DAC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to demo the cd players and DACs at one time to do head to head comparisons - so I'm requesting your input.
My current system:
Speakers: Soliloquy 5.0s
AMP: Sim Audio i-5080
Currently using a Toshiba SD 3109 DVD player for a source (but I don't like it).
I'm willing to spend up to $700.
The options I am considering are:
1) Rega Planet 2000 - around 650 used
2) Bel Canto DAC 1.1 - around 650 used
3) Channel Island VDA DAC and VAC P.S - 500 new
The music I listen to includes rock, electronic, classical, r&b, etc.
Please let me know if there are other cd players/DACs that I should consider and/or what you think my best option is and why.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks