Greetings-
I'm new to the forum and would appreciate some advice on possibly upgrading my digital source equipment.
First, I have about 1000 cd's; I actually enjoy choosing which disk for listening at any given time, and my tastes jazz, rock, bluegrass, and symphonic music vary widely (although I have a certain penchant for ECM musicians). Musically, I'm all over the place. I have a great analog source material which affords me much vinyl enjoyment, but I cant avoid all of the CD's in my collection.
I'm currently using an older CD4+ from Cambridge, which has worked well for the last 10 years. I'm not into putting together a surround sound system (I watch an occasional movie on my ipad) so a player that handles blue ray disks isn't important. I'm primarily interested in good stereo sound quality through 2 speakers, not 4, 8, or 10.
Can someone recommend a good value in a replacement CD player- if I even need one? My Rogue Sphinx integrated amp supposedly has a good DAC (combined with Energy Veritas 2.1's, Project Experience table, NAD phono preamp with USB for future vinyle digitizing) given my interest in good CD reproduction, I'm open to purchasing a separate DAC plus a CD transport.
Some options I've investigated: 1. Music Call CD/DAC- $550 approx--
2. Oppo 103
What others?
Here's where some advice would help...I know little beyond these two pieces of equipment ($600 is about my price range)
Additionally I'm in the process of digitizing my vinyl and loading the cd's onto my imac, so at some point streaming my music will be important when I'm unable to sit back and listen in a more focused environment. The Imac will function as my server for this
Extra question: I'm clueless about the formats available for digital music (FLAC, Lossless, whatever)...can someone advise on some educational material so I can educate myself on what lies ahead digitally? I plan on
Thanks for whatever advice can be offered here...
Greetings-
I'm new to the forum and would appreciate some advice on possibly upgrading my digital source equipment.
First, I have about 1000 cd's; I actually enjoy choosing which disk for listening at any given time, and my tastes jazz, rock, bluegrass, and symphonic music vary widely (although I have a certain penchant for ECM musicians). Musically, I'm all over the place. I have a great analog source material which affords me much vinyl enjoyment, but I cant avoid all of the CD's in my collection.
I'm currently using an older CD4+ from Cambridge, which has worked well for the last 10 years. I'm not into putting together a surround sound system (I watch an occasional movie on my ipad) so a player that handles blue ray disks isn't important. I'm primarily interested in good stereo sound quality through 2 speakers, not 4, 8, or 10.
Can someone recommend a good value in a replacement CD player- if I even need one? My Rogue Sphinx integrated amp supposedly has a good DAC (combined with Energy Veritas 2.1's, Project Experience table, NAD phono preamp with USB for future vinyle digitizing) given my interest in good CD reproduction, I'm open to purchasing a separate DAC plus a CD transport.
Some options I've investigated: 1. Music Call CD/DAC- $550 approx--
2. Oppo 103
What others?
Here's where some advice would help...I know little beyond these two pieces of equipment ($600 is about my price range)
Additionally I'm in the process of digitizing my vinyl and loading the cd's onto my imac, so at some point streaming my music will be important when I'm unable to sit back and listen in a more focused environment. The Imac will function as my server for this
Extra question: I'm clueless about the formats available for digital music (FLAC, Lossless, whatever)...can someone advise on some educational material so I can educate myself on what lies ahead digitally? I plan on
Thanks for whatever advice can be offered here...