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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
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.
lngbruno
210 posts
 
The Apollo is a very musical CDP. Notice, I said musical not audiophile. I have it and love it. You may also want to look for a very clean Jupitor, which I also own and use in another system.

Good luck,
L
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pdreher
1,212 posts
 
Ditto again on the Audio Aero Prima, but I'm biased as an AA owner. The Rega's also have a strong, enduring following. Another player to consider that is not on your list is the Arcam CD 23.
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