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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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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

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Good to know Randy. Please let me know which tubes give you the best results (and which did not). Have you tried the Philips 5R4GYS rectifier tube from upscale audio? I found it to be excellent in my MW 9.9 power supply.

Best to you Randy,
Dave 
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wig
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Randy,

Good to hear you're liking the SA8005; definitely roll in some Tung Sol 5687 and if you haven't already, the Philips 5R4GYS that Dave mentioned which will take your findings even further...

Wig
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ml8764ag
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Get a decent DAC ...the discussion of a decent player will...rightfully, end there. A decent DAC can mitigate any shortcomings (real or perceived) of any semi -decent transport.

That ship sailed long long ago.

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wig
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I've actually owned Big name and expensive Dacs, none compared to my ModWright Sony 5400ES; Not even close...
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