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UPGRADE CDP NEED YOUR HELP

Hello,
I would like to upgrade my CDP. I have a Music Hall 25.2 currently but it just is not doing it for me. I have tried adding a Bel Canto DAC but IMO it did not take me to another level. Current system:

Musical Fidelity A5 integrated
Energy Veritas 2.3I Speakers
MH 25.5 CDP

Thinking about:

Rega Apollo / Saturn
Raysonic 125
Musical Fidelity A5
Sim audio
Audio Aero

Music:

Harem Scarem
Frank Marino
Robin Trower
Al di Meola
Widespread Panic
Micheal Schenker Group
Larry Carlton
Porcupine Tree
Camel

Most of my music as you can see is guitar drivin. I would prefer used, budget about $1500.00 or ideas for holding out for a higher end unit.
musicrover
enrique
10 posts
 
I would add an eastern electric minimax vacuum tube player to your list of options.Great player and the headphone jack in the minimax is amazing.
aball
2,016 posts
 
I've had the Rega Apollo and it is is very good but lacks some bass which you may or may not like. I've had a dozen others but that is the only one on your list except for the one I own now: Audio Aero Prima mk2. I love my Prima. It isn't analytical like many digital sources (I don't care for clinical CD sound), has great bass foundation to give correct tone, a rich and detailed midrange, super good timber (important to me), and a wonderful top end that is detailed and exciting but not in your face or bleached out. I have yet to try an A5 although I really want to. Good luck and have fun!

Arthur
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lokie
528 posts
 
Do a search on the Cambridge Audio AZUR 840c. This is getting alot of buzz and has a digitil in as a bonus (use a computer as a source). A new one just sold on Audiogon for $1200.
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