Used DAC or Used CD Player???

I don't know which Planet it was ... that was all the seller told me. I've never heard a planet, though I own a Rega Planar 3 so I know rega is capable of making good stuff. Whether a Rega planet would sound better than a CD63 with DIP and monarchy 22 DAC I don't know (obviously since I haven't heard a planet).
However I do know that a 63 with a DIP and 22A DAC is very much better than a stock CD63, and rivals a Meridian one box player which I heard about 5 years ago in clarity, definition, stereo imaging etc etc.
I just wanted to make my position very clear so noone thinks I'm giving biased advice. FYI I use a Densen B100 amp and Spica Angelus speakers, so I have quite a revealing setup, though not an expensive system.

Hola: I would suggest to check out the new Channel Island VDA-1 DAc from Dusty Vawter. I use a MSB Link modified by CIA and with Monolithic Sound HC-2 external power supply. My audio buddy uses a CAL Dx-2 which he was intending to sell after hearing a Rega Planet 2000 and his player with my combo (also including a DIP 24/96). After several thoughts he ended ordering this under $400 dac and a Dip. He is very impressed with it's performance out of the box and incresing with every hour break-in it.

The total cost of both units are under $600 and new. The benefit is that you can have it on trial and if you are not convinced, just return them.

I haven't hear it yet but will do soon, so if I prefere it over my Link, you will see it on sale too.

Regards,

Jose.

Is there a website for the channel island gear???

Dan - head over to Harmonic Discord where you will find what you are looking for - they have a forum over there for Channel Island ...or www.ciaudio.com

Thanks RGD. I finally found the website yesterday (I should have just read your post). Looks like a HECK of a product for an unbelievable price! I finally took the plunge and bought an MSB Link DAC III (with TONS of upgrades) that was posted here on the 'goN las night, but my buddy is also looking into a DAC and was considering the Perpetual Technologies or MSB products (possibly even the Birdland). I'll direct him to the forum to do some research, but it sure sounds like this might be a great way for him to go. He'd be using an old Micromega Stage 3 as a transport, so the extra jitter reduction that the CI product provides might be very useful indeed.

Thanks so much!