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Cd Player Suggestions

Audiophiles

I am searching for a CD player.

My Lineup:

Proceed BPA 3 (fronts and center)
Rotel 965 ( surrounds only)
B&K Ref 50 Processor
Arcam 92T CD
Aerial cc3 Center
Aerial LR5 mains
MIT Cable throughout
63" Philips Plasma
I listen to Dave Mathews, Coldplay, U2, Pat Methany, Clapton, John Mayer. etc..along that genre
Lots of HD Sports too

So my issue is that the arcam 92t is bright, harsh, it is very accurate but gives up a certain warmth. I am looking to upgrade so i can have a warmer sound, but I dont want tubes. I would appreicate any input concearning a used $1200-1800 unit.
Thanks Hope I've given enough Info.

Plese relate any experinces that might be relevant
haysam2
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mapman
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What MIT cables are you using?

From my experience with them, they can be too bright in the wrong system but sound great in others.

I did not care for them much with more SS gear but like them best now with more tubes.

Before taking a big financial hit buying another CD, try DNM Reson ICs if you can find them used. These are warmer in comparison to MIT Terminator ICs I also use in my system and can take the edge off certain SS systems when needed.

Harmonic Technology Truthlink is another more neutral and less warm option I could recommend...more expensive also though.
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mapman
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Haysam,

Another option worth considering would be to keep the player but run it to a decent tube DAC. I took a similar course with my Denon player and an mhdt Paradisea...this was a fantastic $450 investment used.
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almarg
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I have no experience with it, but the Doge 6 certainly looks interesting, selling new at around the bottom of your price range:

http://www.pacificvalve.us/DOGE6.html

Regards,
-- Al
haysam2 OP
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Thanks all,
I a using MIT shotgun S3 interconnects and speaker cables.
My other issue is my amp, I have a Proceed BPA 3 125 watts per. Great amp but underpowered for the Aerials LR5's. The Aerials have a low efficienty rated of 87 , So in effect I need more Power, As I weigh these two ugrades perhaps my more knowledable fellow Audiophiles could give me suggestions and and reccommendations on whats my next move. My budget on amps $2000-2500.I would like a 3 channel or a 5 channel.

I appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks
tobias
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Interesting to see that recommendation for the JAS Audio Musik 1.2. This player doesn't come up as often as it should because it's a tremendous contender at its price, which falls right into your range. That's a new price, by the way, not a used one.
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