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Newb to DAC question. Benefit of a DAC for only CD listening

I know I'm not completely "new" to DACs as they are in my CD player, but...

If I am not streaming, and not looking to use it for headphone listening......

Would an outboard DAC really upgrade my sound if my CD player is only 2 yrs old NAD 516 BEE??

It has  24/192 Delta Sigma DACs in it.  What would I have to spend to get a significant upgrade in sound, and any suggestions would be appreciated, as I am new to the outboard DAC world

Thank you


j200jr

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randy-11
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a lot depends on how the particular DAC chip is implemented & on the analog stages after it

- try a $2,000 Yggy for Redbook and if it is not an improvement (blind test it) then return it for a refund (less shipping and maybe a restocking fee) - cheap testing...
randy-11
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or an Oppo 205 - send it back if it doesn't sound better...

another avenue to explore is some isolation devices for the USB interface
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