The Rega Dac retails for £500 and the Audiolabs 8200CD for £729.
With a similar number of inputs, which is the better dac?
I would be using the Rega with CD transport of course.
Can you use a bluray players coaxial or optical digital outputs as cd transport, or does it only offer cd transport with hdmi.
Does it differ with the player itself.
In which case, it begs the question, is it worthwhile spending anything above a budget for a cd player as use as cd transport?
Any suggestions as to how I could demo these two side by side, as I cannot find any stockists in London who stock both and can demo.
I read somewhere that some stockists let you try it at home before choosing.
How does that work? Are there any in London?
What hifi rates both products highly and I wish to know which is better for me.
I was also considering the musical fidelity M1 dac, but this has less inputs.
Please, Please advise!
With a similar number of inputs, which is the better dac?
I would be using the Rega with CD transport of course.
Can you use a bluray players coaxial or optical digital outputs as cd transport, or does it only offer cd transport with hdmi.
Does it differ with the player itself.
In which case, it begs the question, is it worthwhile spending anything above a budget for a cd player as use as cd transport?
Any suggestions as to how I could demo these two side by side, as I cannot find any stockists in London who stock both and can demo.
I read somewhere that some stockists let you try it at home before choosing.
How does that work? Are there any in London?
What hifi rates both products highly and I wish to know which is better for me.
I was also considering the musical fidelity M1 dac, but this has less inputs.
Please, Please advise!