Looking to upgrade my playback system in 2009 and need some options to look at.
I will be keeping my B&W DM601's for speakers (100 watt max), an Oppo DVD DV980H as a DVD player, and an AMC CD9 as a CD player. [I'm sure from time to time I will also be using the Oppo for CD listening.]
I'm looking for a: (1.) D/A converter that will lock on a 16 bit or 24 bit; 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz signal non-upsampled with balanced XLR outs ($2K max) ; and an (2.) Integrated Amp with balanced XLR in's (80-100 watt max, $3k max).
My playback will be limited to 16 bit, 44.1 kHz CD's I've recorded, traded for, own, etc.; 16 bit, 48 kHz live music DVD's I own; and 24 bit, 48 kHz DVD-A's I've recorded live.
Thanks in advance for the prospect advice, I will be purchasing new and need some opinions on gear to audition.
Kush