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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
haysam2 OP
6 posts
 
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
1,534 posts
 
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.
mlauner
250 posts
 
Naim cdx
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sbank
3,378 posts
 
When I read your original post, my initial reaction was to recommend an amp upgrade over the cd upgrade.

When I had a HT rig with Aerial 7b's, cc3 & their surrounds, I paired with a Sunfire 5 channel amp. Great value, smooth balance and incredible power reserves. You can probably get one used for a low price, and readdress the cd issue afterwards. You won't lose any money trying it. People have widely varying opinions about Bob Carver, but his Sunfire gear is great for HT applications, and would probably be a nice fit for you here. Cheers,
Spencer
rodman99999
6,126 posts
 
This: (http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1231208697&/Balanced-Audio-VK-D5-BAT) Install some NOS Siemens 7308/E188CC or Amperex tubes, and you'll be in musical heaven. I've got NOS, early 60's Siemens CCa's in mine, and it's hard to end every listening session. This unit will more than justify further system upgrades as well(any improvements you make to the system will be VERY obvious).
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