To improve the sound I would look into an external dac and a low cost cd player for a digital transport. To complement your ESS dacs, look for something that has Burr Brown or AKM dacs that way you can have a variety because each has their own sound signature.
Recommendations for used CD player
I'm looking to improve my sound by adding a CD player to my system. I'm currently now just using a Yamaha DVD player along with a Yamaha Aventage home theater receiver (which uses
ESS Technology ES9006 SABRE
DACs). I use the receiver as a pre/pro with a Threshold S500/II amp and B&W 802 Series 2 speakers.
Right now I really like my sound and I've read these DACs are fairly high quality, but wasn't sure if I could get improved sound by adding a used, higher end CD player and possibly outboard DAC.
No SACD needed, my budget is about $400-500.
Thanks.
Right now I really like my sound and I've read these DACs are fairly high quality, but wasn't sure if I could get improved sound by adding a used, higher end CD player and possibly outboard DAC.
No SACD needed, my budget is about $400-500.
Thanks.