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CD player reccomendations please

I am looking for a new digital front end that has a very nice analog sound and my budget is $1500.00 in the used market.

Here is my system:

Audible Illusions Modulus 3A preamp
B&K Refrence 4420 amp
Pioneer ELITE DV-59AVi universal player
B&W CDM9NT speakers

So far i have been thinking of these models:

Classe CDP1
Jolida
Rega Apollo
Marantz S8260

Any ideas? I would love to have this sorted out fairly soon.

Thanks,
mikewoodkozar
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lak
4,713 posts
 
Cambridge Audio 840C.
However in order for the Cambridge Audio 840C to really sound sweet, you have to run it with balanced interconnects. I don't know if your Audible Illusions Modulus 3A preamp has RCA and XLR.
Best regards,
Lak
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mikewoodkozar OP
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Is the Lector 0.5T any good? I love the reccomendations guys, thanks. Do you think any of your reccomendations would be a lateral step to the side from my DV-59AVi? Cause it sounds pretty darn good. I am coming off from a full on vinyl system and i am looking for the most analog sound i can get for my budget, again, thanks!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hold the presses. i just received today, the melody cd m10. it uses 2 6sn7 tubes and an ar5 rectifier tube. it has 2 massive power supplies and weighs 75 pounds.

i will be reviewing this player for audiophilia.com, so i can't say too much.

i suggest you audition this player before you buy anything else. the retail price is $2500.
mikewoodkozar OP
22 posts
 
Well, i am about to take the plunge, but i need a little help deciding between a few different models:

Classe CDP 1
Jolida JD100A
Roksan Caspian
Quad 99
Lector 0.6T

I am really looking for the most smooth analog presentation that can be had. I really would prefer that the unit has both solid tight bass and most importantly the least amount of shrillness in the upper freq's.

Thanks guys,
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