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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
aball
2,018 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.
mdconnelly
133 posts
 
In this price range, you should check out the Cambridge Audio 840c that Harley at TAS raved about. While I don't agree it's the best under $5k, I do think it punches well out of it's price range. With digital inputs and outputs, it also offers a lot of flexibility...
winoguy17
1,127 posts
 
Ditto the Audio Aero Prima. You can get one used within your stated budget. Sweet player
elevick
2,636 posts
 
What about upgrading your 25.2 from Partsconnexion or Underwood? It really makes a huge difference. I had it done and the new unit sounds nothing like the old one, cleaner, quieter, amazing silence when there should be, a little more warmth, depth and much more clarity.
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