CD Player with best bass??

I would hope any CD player I would buy would faithfully reproduce what had been recorded on the CD. I do not want it to add or subtract anything from the sound.

This is true of any source gear I would purchase.

If I wanted more bass I would be looking first at the speakers or the headphones, then the amplifier or headphone amplifier, and then just maybe even (oh my gosh!!) adding audiophile class subwoofer if I was happy with the rest of the system.

Even a cable change might add more bass for you.

Happy listening.

Hi.. Have you considered changing headamps? I'm expecting a Single Power OTL Headamp/Preamp tomorrow for evaluation. The designer says this model is designed to provide better bass than the standard MPX3..which I haven't heard either. It is called the Single Power MPX3 Slam.

It has a 600 volt 99dB-efficient Vanderveen-designed Plitron transformer.Blackgate upgrade with a 5678 tube input(not sure on that number though) and two 6SN7 output tubes. I guess I'll know for sure tomorrow the number. I have no experience with headamps or headphones.

It was the designer's idea to send me the unit along with extra tubes and headphones to play with until a custom designed peice was finished. I will let you know how it turns out. From the reviews I've read, the standard model is no slouch.I believe Mikhail told me this model sells for just under $2000.

You may not need a different cd player..could be a different Headamp.

Cheers

Thanx for your thoughts. I would hope so too unfortunately, I don't believe that all bass is created (reproduced) equally. Fortunately, I (finally) like my amp and headphones and don't want to change thoses. I'm not looking for a CD/SACD player to ADD any bass to the recording, just one that presents ALL the bass that's recorded. To your point, I would hope that any amp, preamp or speakers also would faithfully reproduce what has been recorded but, we all know that's not the case. Thanx.

Gmood1, don't you mean 600 Ohm?

Gmood1 - I think I was just reading something about these units you mention on Headfi. Please let me know what you think. Also which phones you're using. My phones, with the current cable setup, require connection to speaker cables. I'd have to get a 1/4" adapter to use most 'phone amps. Also,power might be a problem too but, I'm open to anything!!!