[chriscu1]

I currently have an AMC CD8b CD player, which has a 24/96 DAC inside it. I doubt it's a high-end one, since this player runs for about $200. My question is, since it has a coax digital out, would running that to a basic MSB Link III (aka WITHOUT any upgrades) make a huge difference? My main listening uses a Grado RA-1 to Grado RS-1's. Thanks for any inputs.

 

[markjia]

I good dac can really make a difference so it might be worthwhile to get one. The Art DI/O is also an alternative, it sounds just as good and is cheaper (~$125). The MSB Link II is also a possibility. It is identicle to the III, except not as easily upgradable. You might be able to find it for less.

 

[Dusty Chalk]

I love my MSB.

But one of the main reasons I love it is for its upsampling (I think). I had the stock only for a couple of months, and it was improvement...to my Sony.

However, I have no idea whether or not it would be an improvement on your AMC. Cheap price does not necessarily == bad. If you could describe some of your hesitations with its sound...

 

[chriscu1]

I don't have any real complaints on the player. Just kinda considering my options for upgrading my source, since I don't really need to upgrade my amp or phones.

Just a classic case of upgraditis.

 

[elrod-tom]

I have an Adcom GCD-575, which was supposed to be one of the better CD players in its day. My MSB Link II has made a BIG difference in my system. I'm told that the base model Link III is essentially the same sonically, but is much more upgradeable. I'd recommend it highly!!

 

[BenG]

I sold my stock Link I. It had too much lower-midrange warmth/emphasis for me, maybe good for vocals, but not as good for complicated music.

 

[elrod-tom]

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Originally posted by markjia I good dac can really make a difference so it might be worthwhile to get one. The Art DI/O is also an alternative, it sounds just as good and is cheaper (~$125). The MSB Link II is also a possibility. It is identicle to the III, except not as easily upgradable. You might be able to find it for less.

Was the price quote for the Art DI/O on the used market? I'm interested in finding out more about it (I keep hearing all these great things...)