I'm looking to upgrade my system to allow for better digital playback from my PC. I play CDs with an older technics 5 disc changer which sounds excellent to me coming through the RR1250 But when I play files from my PC on an Outlaw RR1250 through the USB input in the rear the sound is pretty disappointing (As predicted by the Stereophile review of the RR2150's USB input)
To solve this I am looking at two options:
1: purchasing a DACsuch as the Musical Fidelity V90 ($300)
2: getting a Marantz CD6005 ($500) which has a USB on the front panel. According to Marantz the CD6005 works with iPad, ipod, etc...
Which would be the better purchase to get the best quality from my audio files?
I can't determine if I would be able to play files from my PC through the front panel setup on the Marantz.
Thanks,
Eric
I'm looking to upgrade my system to allow for better digital playback from my PC. I play CDs with an older technics 5 disc changer which sounds excellent to me coming through the RR1250 But when I play files from my PC on an Outlaw RR1250 through the USB input in the rear the sound is pretty disappointing (As predicted by the Stereophile review of the RR2150's USB input)
To solve this I am looking at two options:
1: purchasing a DACsuch as the Musical Fidelity V90 ($300)
2: getting a Marantz CD6005 ($500) which has a USB on the front panel. According to Marantz the CD6005 works with iPad, ipod, etc...
Which would be the better purchase to get the best quality from my audio files?
I can't determine if I would be able to play files from my PC through the front panel setup on the Marantz.
Thanks,
Eric