Try the MSB Link/Channel Island/Monolithic Sound HC-2 DAC , you can order it from Bill Crane (California) for $ 759.00. See the reviews from Sound Stage ( 7/99 and 9/99 ). The sound improvement is obvious in any respect you considered.If paired with a DVD capable of 24/96 signal (Pioneer DVD-525 , about $225.00 street price ) you can't go wrong. This combination overcome the jitter problem and gives even a greater performance . Good luck , Junior.
DAC or new CD?
Hey. I'm trying to upgrade with very little money. I've got a 9 year old NAD 5000 cd player. I can probably afford around $800. I've heard some concerns about jitter (how big a problem is this) with an outboard DAC. I'm also suspicious of all the used Planets available out there. Which will get me the most bang for my buck DAC or new CD? Thanx