[vrao81]

Guys, I have a cheap RCA cdp (#8070P), and the audio quality from the analog outputs is terrible (bloated mids, boomy bass, missing highs). Fortunately the player has an optical output so I could run it through a DAC.
Would it be worthwhile to buy a DAC for this player or am I better off spending the money on a new source? A refurb denon dcm-370 or used nad c521 can be had for $150...

 

[elrod-tom]

Personally, I'd buy an outboard DAC, and eventually upgrade my transport/CD player. That's just my $.02.....