Lads, I have a tonne of CDs and would like to put them use. I do stream at times but I prefer to use a CD player as a transport with the DAC(also an AK chipset) in my integrated amp. I am unfamiliar with the quality of this particular transport/laser and whether this would be a sound investment if used, both as standalone unit as well as a transport.
The used CD player I am considering(£200) which I can get hold of has these specs:
24 bit dac - AK4324VF,
I believe it has a Sony Transport - KSS-213C which is found in a few Audio Note and Accuphase players.
Alternatively, would I be better off getting a brand new CD player like an entry level Denon DCD 900NE(not sure of the transport) @ £400 with an internal ES9018K2M Dac that plays 24- bit/192-kHz, as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (not SACD though)?
Let me know your thoughts. Thank you.
The used CD player I am considering(£200) which I can get hold of has these specs:
24 bit dac - AK4324VF,
I believe it has a Sony Transport - KSS-213C which is found in a few Audio Note and Accuphase players.
Alternatively, would I be better off getting a brand new CD player like an entry level Denon DCD 900NE(not sure of the transport) @ £400 with an internal ES9018K2M Dac that plays 24- bit/192-kHz, as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (not SACD though)?
Let me know your thoughts. Thank you.