We are having this very discussion here in New Zealand.

http://www.audioenz.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=11871

I will be moving the rack from it's present location soon. I have to get a longer cable run to do it, but thanks for that tip - didn't know that could be an issue. Cheers.

webbed March 09, 2011 19:50

I would not put the system ahead of the speakers. Sound vibrations can and will adversly affect the sound

vernneal March 09, 2011 12:10

Get a used Mac Mini for $250 and dac of your choice.

bcretty March 09, 2011 06:32

Linnie01 has pretty good advice, but I would use a computer with one of the many good players that are available now. Amarra and Pure Sound have been out for a while, but it seems like a new one comes out every day. Go to computeraudiophile.com and you can research what's available.

I'm using Amarra Junior for 16 bit and Decibel for 24 bit files with a Wavelength Proton DAC and it's pretty nice - not to mention it's awfully convenient.

pjudice March 09, 2011 03:16

I say forget CD player.

Go iPod with lossloss files and a DAC.

linnie01 March 07, 2011 15:54