Hi All,
Thanks for all the input and advice. I just realized my Yamaha blu-ray player only has HDMI out, so I'll buy a CD player/transport and an external DAC.
For the DAC, I'm leaning towards the PS Audio Digital Link III that is for sale here for $299.00. It gets great reviews and I like the price point. I can also use it for my itunes library remotely located in a PC but wired to the system.
I am receiving a pair of B&W 801 Series 2 speakers today and am very excited. Although they probably won't offer too many differences than my 802 Series 2, it has motivated me to consider source upgrades.
I love music and high quality audio, but am and always have been on a very limited budget. I am buying equipment that I lusted for back in high school and college. My dream amp was always a big Threshold- last year I purchased a mint S500/II and it changed everything.
I know my listening environment's room size, low ceiling height , and wall to wall carpeting limits how good the sound can get, but I will try some modest upgrades.
Thanks for all the input and advice. I just realized my Yamaha blu-ray player only has HDMI out, so I'll buy a CD player/transport and an external DAC.
For the DAC, I'm leaning towards the PS Audio Digital Link III that is for sale here for $299.00. It gets great reviews and I like the price point. I can also use it for my itunes library remotely located in a PC but wired to the system.
I am receiving a pair of B&W 801 Series 2 speakers today and am very excited. Although they probably won't offer too many differences than my 802 Series 2, it has motivated me to consider source upgrades.
I love music and high quality audio, but am and always have been on a very limited budget. I am buying equipment that I lusted for back in high school and college. My dream amp was always a big Threshold- last year I purchased a mint S500/II and it changed everything.
I know my listening environment's room size, low ceiling height , and wall to wall carpeting limits how good the sound can get, but I will try some modest upgrades.