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Upgrade Question

So, I’m a dyed-in-the-wool, old school, CD guy. Not interested in vinyl or streaming. I have currently a Musical Fidelity 3D CD player that I bought new in 2003. I love the sound of it, but realize that technological advancements in the medium may warrant an upgrade in players, amd the unit may be getting old in the tooth. I’m looking for a one box solution. In addition to the MF, my system consists of a BAT 225se power amp, BAT VK-3i preamp, and Joseph Audio Pulsars (v1). Your recommendations would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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pjr801
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I have an MF A 3.2 cd player and recently added an MF M1 DAC.Its an improvement and saves the 3.2 from retirement.
roberjerman
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@corelli - my Marantz CD67 (1997)) continues faithfully to work well! No urge to upgrade. When the laser dies I will buy a replacement mechanism.
djones51
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After looking up the specs on your CD player I wouldn't worry to much about being left behind it looks as if Musical Fidelity looked ahead. I would wager the DAC performs better than some of the ones mentioned here. If you like the sound you're getting now stick with Delta Sigma DACs and avoid these 2R2 contraptions.
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fuzztone
5,560 posts
 
Moved up to a transport.
Looking back is a blind spot.
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twoleftears
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There are definite advantages to sticking with the one-box solution.
The next question is budget.
There are excellent one-box CD players out there, actually quite a lot.  The Marantz Ruby and SA-10, Bryston BCD-3, anything from Luxman or Accuphase, the Esoteric models, and the list goes on.
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