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Advice needed please.

My Cary 303/100 cdp remote control recently stopped working and I'm tired of having to get up from my listening position and manually switch tracks. I contacted Cary about my problem and they mentioned that they would search for another remote or remote code for my 303/100. Well, they couldn't find another remote, but they mentioned that they would post the remote control code on their website once they found it. 2 months later and no remote code for a 303/100 on their website. I've had upgraditis of my cdp to something like a Meridian 508.20,508.24, or 588. I'm looking for a smoother sound without sacrificing details. I tried the Audio Aero Prima cdp and liked the results with jazz, classical,and the like, but with rock and similar music, it just didn't cut it for me. Should I stick with another one box cdp or go with a cdp and dac? Recently, I've really been interested in hearing dacs such as Audio Mirror, Scott Nixon, and Ack! dac. The rest of my system consists of Rogue 99 mag pre, Innersound esl amp, and Magnepan 1.6. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
bradz
bigkidz
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Jond,

Thanks alot. The Tube Technology Fusion CD64 is one of the best and they never show up used.

Can you lend me yours for a few years!

Happy Listening.
goose
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I had the Cary 303/100 for a few years. I just sold it for the Sony 999ES player which I am going to send to Dan Wright for the full mod. In it's raw form the Sony doesn't sound too bad but not like my Cary. In the modded form I'm expecting great sound!
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jond
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Bigkidz,
Thanks for the kind words, I take it you've heard a Fusion before. I don't know about a loan, but if you have an interesting player and want to trade for 3-4 weeks for a mutual audition let me know. Sorry to interrupt the thread guys, please do continue.
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bradz OP
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Wow...thanks for all the responses! I contacted Cary today and was finally able to get the remote code for my Cary 303/100 cdp. Gregg at Cary was very helpful and prompt. The bad news is that I will have to buy another remote control. Clio99- Thanks for your suggestion. Your set-up sounds really nice, but my budget is around $1500. or less. Jond- I'll have to look into the Tube Technology Fusion CD64. What is the retail and where could I purchase it? 55dok- Your suggestion of the eastern sound cdp looks like a good one. Is it difficult to get one since the company changed hands? I'd like to compare one to the Cary. Gmood1- Your dac looks really nice and is of a simple design that I like. Have you compared your dac to any other NON OS dacs such as the Audio Mirror? What is the cost of the Audio Sector dac? Would I benefit by using the Cary for a transport and using a NON OS dac paired together and what could I expect? Thanks again guys for all the great suggestions and keep them coming if you have any more!
clio09
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Bradz,

The TRL SA-14 might be in your price range. They come up for sale used on Audiogon for around $1200 or so and with the cost of the mod might be in the neighborhood of $1800.

I too like Gmood1's DAC. I checked out the Audio Sector site but couldn't find anything on it. The Audio Zone site had a nice DAC listed which if I understand Gmood1 corectly is designed by the same person.

Gmood1, can you share some more information?
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