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Digital direction

I have a Music Hall CD25 CDP and am thinking about upgrading. A couple different paths to choose from:

-Have it modded by Part Connexion for $350
-External DAC under $1000 (Perpetual,Bel Canto, MF etc)
-Move up a notch to a better one box, Arcam CD23, etc.

I love the HDCD playback and want to keep. I also want to keep expense around $1,000 or under. My initial thought was to get the player modded, and then down the road when the SACD/DVD issues settles (and there are more releases), get a middle of the road SACD/DVD player and keep both players. Thus, I have decent CD/HDCD playback and will also have SACD/DVD playback. Will a DAC on my player make much difference?

Any comments or other thoughts?

Thnx,
mattybumpkin

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I wouldn't go external DAC under $1000, but if you decide to, look at a Birdland Audio Odean with volumn control.

but if you're in this price range and want a killer one piece player. Try a used BAT D5. It's so not digital. You'll be able to play every CD and say wow!
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