Can you suggest a warm high-end CD player?

I want warm warm warm and accurate, not muddy, not bright, not "digital" sounding. $5,000-$15,000 range (give or take). Any suggestions?

attamyway04-19-2006 11:18pm

charlie101 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 04-21-2006 at 05:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For $6500 you can just about get an Esoteric X-03 which will crush the APL 3910. Better components, better warranty, and better company. No brainer.
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mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 04-23-2006 at 05:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete try a california audio labs tempest or aria.
jwt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 09-15-2006 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete your right, the Ayre CD 5 xe is not exactly warm, but in part it depends on the equipment it is paired with, as well the speakers. As well, eraticating all emi and rf will further the chances of this piece to be warm. I think it is warm but all the other pieces of the puzzle need to be in place. Neutral is a fair consideration of this piece overall. well done
tboooe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,009 posts 09-16-2006 at 01:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would highly recommend the Cary 303 or 306. The Cary house sound is a little on the dark side with a very nice, warm midrange.