Is it worth upgrading a CD player?

@facten, May well just be me but I’m now confused about what you are after

Yes, what is the goal?

Charles

@side22olto,

If you want the best bang for your buck, keep your player. The spinner and laser are good.  But I would get a good DAC and a digital interconnect. So much has changed in fourteen years with DAC’s it crazy. Then if you want to go farther, you can start looking at CDT’s.

All the best.

@charles1dad - Thanks for the recommendations and links to reviews.

My DAC situation has changed from what is posted on my system page. In fact, I just sold the EVO B4B21 but I added the EVO PRO, which is a subtle improvement in refinement and resolution, and everything else that improving those attributes brings. In addition, I just added Benjamin’s top Mystique X SE DAC and it is still breaking in, by playing music and Ayre’s frequency sweeps on repeat. The X SE is another level of resolution and I am hoping not too much for me. The detail it displays is extraordinary yet it does retain the musicality and tone that Benjamin’s DACs are known for. I plan to let it settle in before coming to any conclusions about which I like best. One thing is for sure, they are both excellent sounding DACs.

@mitch2 

Well, congratulations on acquiring the new DAC. A further step upwards? Even more of a reason for an upper tier CD transport such as the CDT3 MK III if you decide to spin CDs. 😊

Charles

I’m getting a lot of comments re. streaming, which I already do, and about getting a DAC, which I already have, but for clarification, my question is whether an upgraded CD player/transport is worth the investment when I want to physically play a CD and sit and listen to it. I think from all the comments it’s clear that it won’t be a night and day difference so I’ll stick with what I have and if it ever packs in, I’ll look at getting a dedicated CD transport. Thanks again for all the comments and feedback!