Just wondering....has any one used an external DAC with their Rotel CDP? I'm thinking of getting one....the Music Hall external DAC, and wanted opionions before I spent the coin. Thanks
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So no one has use a DAC with Rotel CDPS?Two Channel Room
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Yes rantzmar, I've used an LFD DAC3 external DAC with my Rotel RCD-855 CD player and I prefer the sound of the DAC3. I have also tried the DAC3 with my OPPO DVD player and it sounded the same as the 855 with the DAC3, i.e. the transport made no difference. I now use the OPPO plus the DAC3 as a universal player for CDs and DVDs. The 855 is still connected (not via the DAC3) and is used occasionally by my wife.
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Thanks Nigel. Im doing a lots of research on DAC's and would rather go that way than a new CDP. But I want one that will make a difference. I think I may have to spend at least a grand new and any where from 500 to 700 used to get one that will take the Rotel up a notch. Although I hear the Rotel has very good DACs already in them. A friend of mine has a Electrocompaniet CDP that was just wonderful. IF I could get a DAC that would elevate the Rotel to that class of sound I would be in audio bliss. Im still tweaking my two channel room and the gear to get it where I want it, but I will not rush into buying anything. Once I get it to where I want it, Im not planning on spending any more money for years. My wife already thinks I'm nuts...she cant seem to understand why I sit in my two channel room listening to music at night with the lights out. Shes thinks im drinking again but I havent had a drop since 1989. I just love music.Two Channel Room
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Although not coupled to a Rotel CDP, I use the Musical Fidelity A324 DAC and love how it sounds. I am using the MF A3 CDP as a transport.Comment
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Thanks...I will be trying one (Cambridge). soon with Rotel CDP. Will let you know how it sounds.Two Channel Room
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