If you want to keep the the Marantz and use an external DAC, I would recommend the Bel Canto DAC2. I found that a decent player or DVD player has minimal affect due to the internal dejitter. It was definitely a qualitative shift for me coming from a Classe .3 CDP.
New DAC or player?
After a lot of upgrading I now think it's time to work at my (digital) source, a Marantz 63 KI. Already owning a Musical Fidelity X-Pre and X-PSU, I'm tempted by the X-DAC that appears every now and then secondhand for very reasonable prices. But would it be worth buying one? Would another DAC be better? Or is the Marantz, tweaked as it is, not really a good transport and would a new (other) player be a better idea?
Any input is appreciated.
Any input is appreciated.