Gerrardasnails:JohnDuncan:No point in buying both though, I'd have thought? The 840 is better than the DACMagic, and has an optical in for another source. If you need more than that, is different matter obv.
The 840A is the amp John.
Great choice Tonky!
Yes, it is superb, as is the player. Both must-listen at the price and above.
I have to take a guess here but perhaps the 740 series offers a slightly more sympathetic and fluid picture at cost to some detail and control. They are apparently giving away the player if you buy the amplifier. Even I would'nt haggle with them about that offer.