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Upgrade my CD player or futile effort?

I would appreciate you guys input. I listen to 90% vinyl  and 10% CDs due to a lot of new music I get into only comes out on CDs. My analog system sounds fantastic to my ears but unfortunately my digital falls short. My analog system consists of:
-VPI Classic 1 TT
-Lyra Kleos cart
-PS Audio Stellar phono preamp
-Prima Luna 100 preamp
-Parasound Halo A21+ amp
-PBN Montana XPS speakers
-Dual Rythmick
F-12 subs
My CD player is a Marantz CD6005 running through my analog system.
Compared to my vinyl, overall the sound from my CDs lacks the depth and definition in bass, comes short in the soundstage and overall space in presentation and does not have the
same clarity in treble.
If I rate my analog sound a 9, I would rate my digital CD a 7.
My question is, would I benefit from a better CD player, even so the CD6005 is no slouch, or am I gonna end up in a goose chase?
I realize my CDs may never sound as good as my vinyl, but I would try to improve it if you guys think it would be worth the effort. Are there really some outstanding CD players out there that can measure up to vinyl? Personal experiences only please, do not need sales pitches by equipment associations you may have never listened to. Also all my cabling and room setup is a 10 to me with the analog so I wouldn't change any of that for my CD player listening.  Thanks.

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andrei_nz
192 posts
 
Done deal!
Ordered the R2R Denafrips Ares II
Couldn't have done it without you guys input.


Don't forget that you can still service your CD player.
(1) Clean the contacts with a contact cleaner.
(2) Check to see that it is level.
(3) Aftermarket Feet to assist with vibration control.
(4) Open up the unit and use dynamat - again for vibration control.  
https://youtu.be/VoxC3st7WQw



soix
9,456 posts
 
Congrats on the Ares ll — I’m sure you’ll notice quite an improvement in transparency, soundstage, detail, etc. Just make sure you get a decent digital cable or it can undermine your performance. The Apogee Wyde Eye I recommended earlier is a solid choice, but there are others from Canare, etc. that are also very good — just make sure you get at least 1m length. Let us know what you think once the Denafrips has a few hours on it.
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baylinor OP
1,407 posts
 
@soix 
I already bought the one you recommended!
Thanks.
soix
9,456 posts
 
Great.  One important tip — the Wyde Eye is directional so pay attention to the directional arrows printed on the outer jacket as they are small and can be hard to see.  I installed mine backwards once and it was an unpleasant experience until I figured out what was wrong. 
jrideii
6 posts
 
The Ares II would have been my first choice, but I needed a preamp and headphone amp, so I chose the RME. While I am loving my choice so far, I would like to hear what you think about the Ares after you have had some time with it. Exciting purchase!
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