Assuming you'll utilize the Mc as transport for redbook, and based on a private audition, I propose an Ideon Ayazi (3.5k?) DAC.
I hooked one to the MCD's coax out and, once fired up, the sonic result was better (especially clarity & high FR).
Doesn't work on SACD of course.
Good luck!
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Server: Mini X (linear PS) -- Dgtl: Ideon Audio Absolute Epsilon, Absolute Time signal re-clocking; TT: (S-Yorke S4 - Pluto 6) / Pro ject Xtension 12; Pre: (active) Borbely Reference, (passive) Stevens & Billington (Music First); Power: Symphonic Line Kraft; Speakers: Apertura Adamante (Audiovector 3/ Devore 9)
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