The PS Audio DS dac [$6000.00} and their new DMP transport[$6000.00] would be on my short list. The new transport does native DSD playing sacd's.[still in beta]. Great customer service and they will always make things right if anything should go wrong with any of their equipment. The sound quality is superb.
Last CD player?
Earlier this year, I bought a Bryston 4BSST2 power amp and a Bryston BP26 pre amp. Recently I purchased a pair of PMC fact 12 speakers. Both produced a marked increase in sound quality.
My source at the moment is a Meridian 588 cd player, which is about 12 years old. The transport was repaired about 2 years ago, and some capacitors replaced. I play only redbook cds, but I may look into downloading hi-rez files later.
I am wondering if buying a new cd player would produce another big improvement in sound quality. My budget is between £5,000 and £10,000. I have read glowing reviews of the Moon 650D and the Esoteric K05x and K03x. The latter is rather at the extreme end of my budget, and I am curious if it is hugely better than the K05x.
I am trying to build a see-me-out system, so durability is important. The gear I bought earlier has a 20-year warranty, which inspires confidence. Esoteric products have a warranty of just 1 year.
I would be grateful for any opinions or suggestions.
Thanks,
Paleo12
My source at the moment is a Meridian 588 cd player, which is about 12 years old. The transport was repaired about 2 years ago, and some capacitors replaced. I play only redbook cds, but I may look into downloading hi-rez files later.
I am wondering if buying a new cd player would produce another big improvement in sound quality. My budget is between £5,000 and £10,000. I have read glowing reviews of the Moon 650D and the Esoteric K05x and K03x. The latter is rather at the extreme end of my budget, and I am curious if it is hugely better than the K05x.
I am trying to build a see-me-out system, so durability is important. The gear I bought earlier has a 20-year warranty, which inspires confidence. Esoteric products have a warranty of just 1 year.
I would be grateful for any opinions or suggestions.
Thanks,
Paleo12
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