Earlier I posted a brief note on a Fidelity Audio modded Sonos ZP90 (since renamed 'Connect') here:
http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/modifying-cd-players#comment-2844018
I trialled this against an unmodded ZP90 through the Audiolab MDAC in my study (see signature).
I've also been trying out the Arcam Sonlink:
http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,rseries,wired-dacs,SonLink.htm
This is basically the Arcam rDAC cased in a smart little box designed to replace the ZP90/Connect's onboard DAC and to sit underneath it. It's selling point, as far as I'm concerned, is that it's nearly invisible and it allows you to use the Sonos volume controls (unlike an outboard DAC/preamp, which will have a separate volume contraol). It sells for £190.
Is it worth it? So far, yes. It seems to extend the top end upwards and give extra clarity all round. It's a long way behind the MDAC, but it's a lot cheaper.
http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/modifying-cd-players#comment-2844018
I trialled this against an unmodded ZP90 through the Audiolab MDAC in my study (see signature).
I've also been trying out the Arcam Sonlink:
http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,rseries,wired-dacs,SonLink.htm
This is basically the Arcam rDAC cased in a smart little box designed to replace the ZP90/Connect's onboard DAC and to sit underneath it. It's selling point, as far as I'm concerned, is that it's nearly invisible and it allows you to use the Sonos volume controls (unlike an outboard DAC/preamp, which will have a separate volume contraol). It sells for £190.
Is it worth it? So far, yes. It seems to extend the top end upwards and give extra clarity all round. It's a long way behind the MDAC, but it's a lot cheaper.