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smooth warm CDP with SACD

I have a Rotel amp RB 1080 and the Rotel RC 1090 CDP. The CDP is to foward in the highs and seems to have a bloated exaggerated bottom end. Its not a natural sounding CDP to me, especially paired with the 200 watt amp. So what warm CDP's are out there that,s not bright and bloated in the bottom end?
rantzmar
magnumpi205
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Sony ES
yoby
539 posts
 
Can you tell us what interconnects/speaker cables you're using? These can really make a difference.
tom_hankins
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Whats your price range?
Here are some that run used from about $500-$1500
NAD M5
Modwright Sony 999es, or Denon 3910
Exemplar Denon 2900, 3910

tom_hankins
928 posts
 
Forgot to add in the Rega players.
Planet, Planet 2000, Jupiter, Apollo
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steuspeed
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Had a Rotel RCD 1072 home for audition. My Anthem CD1 is much more natural sounding with deeper sound stage. The Rotel sound is much more digital and analytical.

Used prices are around $600. The changer is a little slow and clunky as many reviews note. However, it's worth the wait :) Sold my Audio Refinement $1000+ buck player. Beat that too no problem.
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