Yes, adding an affordable DAC would be a sensible upgrade. Just don't go wasting money on fancy "touted" cables and power cords (cheap here is just as good as expensive - unless you are a snob!).
Improving sound of Marantz SA-8260 SACD PLAYER
I purchased the Marantz SA-8260 either in 2005 or 2006. The sound has always been underwhelming, but the transport portion works fine. Was thinking of bypassing the DAC portion of the unit and purchasing a $200.00-$400.00 DAC which should improve the sound tremendously. I looked at the Schitt Fulla 2 $99.00,
or the Schitt model for $399.00, the Herus DAC for $350.00, or the Herus plus for $425.00. You see where I am going with this. Can I for $100.00-$400.00 turn this poor sounding SACD player, into a much better performer
as DACS have come a very long way in the past few years.
Thanks for your thoughts.
or the Schitt model for $399.00, the Herus DAC for $350.00, or the Herus plus for $425.00. You see where I am going with this. Can I for $100.00-$400.00 turn this poor sounding SACD player, into a much better performer
as DACS have come a very long way in the past few years.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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