If you can afford the new Meridian, Robert Harley said it is the most significant advancement in digital since the development of the CD...(something like that)!
I own a CAL CL-15 and a Meridian 508.24 in separate systems. The Meridian has educated me that the CAL is forward and has some "edge" in its delivery of music. Originally, I thought it was detail but the Meridian is more detailed and smoother.
That said I would not try to replicate the CAL because there are better player out there. You just have not auditioned the one that suits you. I can recommend the Meridian 508.24 and the Rega Jupiter as middling price (used) players.
I agree that the CAL machines (I have a CL-10) are excellent. FWIW, Approved Audio in Bantam, CT used to be a CAL service center and has a good supply of many parts. You might check w them about your particular machine. I also have an Audio Aero Prima that I like very much.
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