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Proac+Cary and Accuphase or Esoteric CD

I intend to buy Cary 211AE Power amp with Cary SLP-05 Pre (second hand).
I already have Proac Response 2.5 loudspeakers.
What would you think of a digital front end to use with this system? Accuphase DP-500 or Esoteric X-03SE.
Since the accuphase is a "WARM" sounding cd player would it be too much of a good thing since this system is already on a warm side.
In addition what cables should have a high synergy with the above system.
Thanks in advance for any help.
oferk
hack
185 posts
 
Why not buy a Cary CDP? You can select tubed or solid state output, and upsample. The best of all worlds. I love my Cary!
jaiello
50 posts
 
I'd buy a Cary CDP. The equipment is obviously voiced together and the synergy will be amazing. BTW, I have the same amps and pre and I use the new Cary 306 SACD player with it but I can tell you that the older 306/200 would also sound great.
nolitan
865 posts
 
both the accuphase dp500 and x-03 are awesome players.
X-03 is detailed, with tight extended bass.
DP500 wins in the midrange department and the orderliness of the sound.It is warm but not overly warm to the point that details disappear. it has enough details not to be missed out.
If you can audition both , it would be awesome as you would have a hard time picking which of the two you would buy.
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