Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?


Ok so I guess this is as much a change just for the sake of change, lol, as tbh I am pretty happy with my setup but it has been the same equipment for the last 3 years so just what the heck, lets fiddle.....

So present equipment is:
Krell KAV250A
Acoustic Research LS2
Krell s-350
Usher cp-6381

Now i listen nearly exclusively to rock, mostly modern rock like Avenged sevenfold, stained, shinedown, saving abel, halestorm etc etc. Some more classic rock if I am feeling mellow.
I do not believe anything much else will ever grace my systems

I fully realize I may take a step backward or two but if there are far more expensive players out there there may be one that suits my ears better.

Budget is up to $4k used or new

Any good suggestions please.
uberwaltz

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I'm kind of in the same boat.  I haven't decided my ultimate route.  I'm not really interested in the computer/server solution but want to go down the Tidal streaming route.  I have a Modwright Sony 5400 which I really like but I am tempted by the new Marantz Modwright player which has a usb input for a streamer.  I have heard good things about this particular mod.
I will be picking up my ModWright Marantz player next week and will post my impressions.  I have also been a fan of Dan's work and this will be my third player and I will be looking forward to some Tidal steaming via the usb input to the DAC.  

Picked up my new ModWright Marantz 8005 today.  Initial listening impressions when compared to the ModWright Sony ES5400 are as follows:  There is more air, definition and resolution.  The center image is more forward and open.  In general it allows you to get into the music more.  This is with the stock tubes so my next change will involve the tubes.  The 5400 is a fine player, this one is just better IMO.


Randy

Thanks for the tube tips.  I will get the Tung Sol's and Phillips.  I knew I was on to something with this player when I asked my wife if she noticed any differences.  She did describe the resolution, air and articulation of the instruments.