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DAC for CD transport

Suggestion needed for DAC to be used with CD transport(either dedicated or dvd player as transport) around $1k range for 2nd system, not planning to use with PC.

And my current and previous source listed to understand my preference

Currently using Roksan kandy K3, like the sound, has plenty of air between instruments, extended treble and taut bass, vocals are good.

Previously used Audiolab 8200CD, had denser sound, lacking in instruments separation.

Heard Marantz cd-8005 during audition, it’s kind of thick voice.

DAC’s so for I am considering..

Line Magnetic LM-502CA

Audio gd NOS DAC-19

Teac UD-503

Rega Dac-R

Or should I go with another dedicated CD player?

advise needed, thanks

murgeshj
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
Yes as a standalone transport the Cambridge Audio CXC is excellent made a huge improvement at my system, The Cyrus CDt is even better.
murgeshj OP
86 posts
 
I am ready to spend extra 30 to 50% if can get transport with good reliability.
itzhak1969
515 posts
 
I own the Cambridge Audio CXC ,it’s remarkable reliable transport and not expensive with very high value for money, can play also hybrid CDs and severely scratch CDs which the Cyrus can’t do both ,although the Cyrus sounds bit better than the CA I heard has some reliability issues so I preferred to buy the CA CXC.
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georgehifi
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Cambridge Audio CXC
can play also hybrid CDs

This is a first for me.

Are you saying this transport only reads SACD and output’s it on the spidf digtal output.

PS: Just did some diging, it only reads the pcm (redbook) layer not the sacd layer. Can’t do SACD.

Back to your statement " can play also hybrid CDs" I’ve found most cdp's or transports can.

Cheers George
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