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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
agiaccio
147 posts
 
Why not get a digital streamer instead and keep your current CDP as a backup?
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nonoise
10,885 posts
 
Have you considered the Distinction line of TEAC? I believe it is an upgrade from the PD-H600, which I have. They're kind of like Esoteric light and should sound wonderful.
http://audio.teac.com/products/distinction_series/

At a nearby audio salon, we swapped out a top of the line Ayon CDP for my TEAC in a 6 figure tube system and all that was really missing was a small amount of body and that was about it. We ended up listening to the entire CD and forgot about that missing body after a minute or so, enjoying the music. I don't feel I really gave up anything considering the massive price difference.

There are others out there, besides TEAC that would work in your system. You just have to see about auditioning some more players. Good luck.

All the best,
Nonoise
oeiras99
27 posts
 
I would second Mattkimb96's advice and recommend the Ayre CX-7e which should be available used for about $1500. It compares very well with players costing much more, in my opinion.
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