skitlets
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Well, I hate to do this and ask for help. I had my plan all figured out...I intended to build a new silent pc, move the 1212m to that, and eventually upgrade to a ~$1000 DAC ala Benchmark/Bel Canto/Apogee/etc. Well, for embarassing reasons I will not enumerate, the computer is out of the question. So, I need game plan. I'm thinking of three options at the moment:
1. Just a CD player
2. CD transport -> DAC
3. streaming wireless music (i.e. roku soundbridge or others) -> DAC
All of this can cost up to ~$700, though $600 would be nicer. I also intend on getting a real RA-1, you see. Eventually, in the distant future, I will move up to a better DAC. But, for now, I need something to tide me over for about a year. So, give me your suggestions and any other options. Currently, I am eyeing the Sony 999es, but the naming convention is seriously confusing me. Where does it fall within the rest of the Sony line, and does it match the SCD series?
As for what I am looking for? The convenience of a computer is something I don't want to give up, so option 3 is looking best at the moment, but I will make the sacrifice for better sound quality. Sound-wise, I definitely want an improvement over the 1212m. Looking for excellent prat and realistic hi-hats, crashes, splashes, etc. So, give me your thoughts and ideas!
1. Just a CD player
2. CD transport -> DAC
3. streaming wireless music (i.e. roku soundbridge or others) -> DAC
All of this can cost up to ~$700, though $600 would be nicer. I also intend on getting a real RA-1, you see. Eventually, in the distant future, I will move up to a better DAC. But, for now, I need something to tide me over for about a year. So, give me your suggestions and any other options. Currently, I am eyeing the Sony 999es, but the naming convention is seriously confusing me. Where does it fall within the rest of the Sony line, and does it match the SCD series?
As for what I am looking for? The convenience of a computer is something I don't want to give up, so option 3 is looking best at the moment, but I will make the sacrifice for better sound quality. Sound-wise, I definitely want an improvement over the 1212m. Looking for excellent prat and realistic hi-hats, crashes, splashes, etc. So, give me your thoughts and ideas!