I have had my C-5xe upgraded. The difference is substantial: better focus, larger soundstage, imaging improved considerably. In all, it brings me much closer to the music...
At USD200 I cannot think of a better investment...
I agree with Simonw! I just got mine back yesterday and was up late last night with a new romance. I really think they have found the "analog" sound for digital. Not really more information but the information is presented with a clarity and placement I have never heard with CD. I would say "MP" stands for Mighty Pleasing. May get a dust cover for the TT.
>>>May get a dust cover for the TT. Interesting choice of words. I certainly don't intend to retire my vinyl rig, but I have put a temporary ban on buying new vinyl pressings (which tend to cost substantially more than CDs - the reverse situation compared to 20 years ago!) until after I get my CX-7e upgraded. The reason being that the CDP already sounds pretty damned good, surrendering just a bit of texture and liquidity to vinyl (provided that the vinyl is in good shape) but also having a touch more bass definition. I figure there's a pretty fair chance that I'll consider the MP upgrade to erase the small advantage my vinyl rig currently enjoys.
Rufipennis, I actually won't drop the LP playing. But for now I am enjoying re-listening to my favorite CD's. I guess my point was that the C5xe-mp is that good. If you haven't done your CX-7e, I can only recommend get it in line. I think my appointment was about 3 weeks out. I would assume that line will get longer as word spreads.
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