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Need New CD Player or new DAC

I need a new cd player. Been looking at the forum and the threads are all pretty old. I have a couple right now. I have a Marantz 6005, an old Calfornia Audio cd player and a Sony DVD player with the drop down face. Also a Pioneer cd recorder. I also have a Emotiva DAC XD-2. Using the Marantz right now but thought I would see if there is a more musical cd player. Been listening to a lot of vinyl lately and like that analog sound. Should I switch cd players or get a better DAC or keep what I got because there won't be that much difference. Any help would be much appreciated.
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lowrider57
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First of all, what is your budget? If the Marantz is in good shape, then maybe the choice is to buy a DAC, a good cable, and use the CDP as a transport. Decide if the Marantz has a few more years of life.

If none of your CDPs are in good shape or too old, then you could move up to a high-end spinner.
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We still don't know your budget, but you could try some tubes. The Jolida sounds very nice.

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-229971-jolida-glass-fx-tube-dac-iii-w.aspx?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=71308431356&gclid=CjwKEAjw7O6vBRDpi7O-8OWSkwESJACNFsgxThCEcY9DXGYmAagWsez8JIcXj3GDZolpperYJ8rtrRoC0vDw_wcB
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Choice of cable has a major effect on SQ, also the length.
Your digital cable may be part of the problem.
Yeah, Emotive is not analog sounding.
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No, Dylanfan, I don't own the Jolida Glass DAC. I've owned Jolida gear in the past and liked their tube sound. So I'm only going by positive user reviews and the affordable price.

Austinbob brings up a good point; some DACs will not play SACD resolution.
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