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Hi all, This very new to me so as many info provide as possible, please.

Q1, how much should I spend WISELY on a used DAC to mate well with a used $1k cdp? In other word, could a cheapy $350 used DAC benefit or degrade the $1K cdp?

Q2, will a DAC change or shift away the house sound from my Cdp Meridian 508.24?

** If possible, I also have a DVD Pioneer Elite Dv-79avi ($1K, msrp) that I'd like to add on this DAC for 2-ch audio as well.

Many thanks,
128x128nasaman

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nasaman OP
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Thanks Mezmo, very pleased to hear directly from a member who has the same unit.
...I found that mine (yes, have one) was very sensitive to isolation...Proper isolation made a world of difference...
Yes, I agree, totally. I'm using an half inch metal floating balls isolation underneat the Meridian Cdp, and, although i have not tried the wood pieces from Cardas (too warmth for me?),I've tried diff types and i love this metal floating balls concept most.
No, I'm not quiet ready for PC-based transport just yet. I'm still torturing myself with 1 track or 1 disc per listening. :(
In short, if you picked up the Meridian for ~$1k, consider it a bargain and I suspect you will have a a real challenge improving on it's sound with an external DAC for less than what you paid for it... Me, ended up having to spend almost three times that...
So in conclusion, mating this cdp 508.24 with a used $350 DAC isn't a very WISE move then.

Happy listening to all.
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