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CD Player recommendations for a SET system

I thought I'd post this in the Amp Pream forum for the SET experts. I have 211 mono blocks and DB-99 speakers. I am trying to find a CD player which will give some dynamics to the sound. Budget is about 2k for a used player. My system sounds very good currently (using an older sony CD player) but large scale orchestra sounds somewhat conjested. Vocals and smaller scale music is great. What CD players have you SET users found that work best in the combo.

Thanks
tickfight
tickfight OP
90 posts
 
Larry-

I appriciate your thoughts- I do feel that the CD player is the weakest issue in the chain. I want to get a decent CD player 1st prior to looking at interconnects etc.

How about I refocus the question. Of the CD players which are out there- in the 2k range used-- which does the best job at keeping large orchestra peices unconjested?
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amfibius
282 posts
 
Tickfight, I think that Larry gave you the best answer A good CD player might improve your problem but it won't solve it. I would be looking at room acoustics and speakers if I were you.

Having said that, I recently had a good listen to a Consonance Droplet CDP which you may be able to find around $2k secondhand if you are lucky. Excellent detail resolution and superb dynamics.
valve_and_vinyl
19 posts
 
Larryi,

You asked a CD question and the Modwright answer is supurb. I agree.
myraj
351 posts
 
I 2nd Tvad's ModWright recommendation. I've used one in my 300b SET system and you won't be disappointed.
Good Listening!
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