I am considering upgrading my Marantz CD5000 CD player. One way is to go for a new CD player (Primare CD21 and Rotel RCD 1072 are strong favorites).
The other option is to buy a new external DAC and use the Marantz as a transport. Prospective candidates are Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and North Star 192 DAC.
My final decision will (should) be based on the listening test, but I expect trouble getting the samples for home auditioning.
I'd like to hear/read opinions of more experienced people. Any other suggestions are also welcome.
Thnx!
I am considering upgrading my Marantz CD5000 CD player. One way is to go for a new CD player (Primare CD21 and Rotel RCD 1072 are strong favorites).
The other option is to buy a new external DAC and use the Marantz as a transport. Prospective candidates are Musical Fidelity X-DACv3 and North Star 192 DAC.
My final decision will (should) be based on the listening test, but I expect trouble getting the samples for home auditioning.
I'd like to hear/read opinions of more experienced people. Any other suggestions are also welcome.
Thnx!