CD players for soundstage depth

Simaudio Andromeda will do that, amazing in my opinion. I enjoy it. For lesser cost perhaps Supernova or CD1. I have not heard CD1 or Supernova, so I cannot say for certainty on those, but there is technology flowdown.

Other good CD players seem to do same, like Marantz SA-11s1 (I did have it for a week, it has been replaced by 11s2 and 7s1). Also, Linn Karik Numeric out of production for many years, it has lesser detail but good layering of instruments in my opinion.

These players have been heard in my system, ARC hybrid preamp, Levinson amp, Transparent cables, and Spendor SP1 speakers.

There is a difference in CD players, its not always dramatic, but it is important in my opinion. And more noticeable after listening long term.

Thanks

Bill

It seems to me that full orchestral recordings provide the greatest challenge for convincing reproduction on home systems--logical, I suppose, given the number of players and the size of the platform they're on and of the auditorium they're playing in.

Perhaps I've just been listening to some congested recordings of late--the sound engineering of the recording is key to all this, I'm sure.

Anyway, as I do hear fairly significant differences between CDPs, I was just wondering if there were any soundstage champs out there, and thanks for the recommendations.

Unfortunately Meridian 808.2 and Simaudio Andromeda out of my league.

TIC, my budget is $1.5-$3K, probably new (warranty worries), possibly used for the right piece with the right history. (B.t.w. rest of system: Sonic Frontiers, Cary, ProAc.)

In the $2K-$3K used price range, I like the Resolution Audio Opus 21. You might even be able to find a Great Northern Sound mod'd version for less than $3K. It is a great player backed by a great US based company. Although I haven't owned the highest end models, I think the Carys are also probably a good bet.

Enjoy,

TIC