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The Next CD Player Recommendation

Now I am looking for my next CD player. What did I use before? Only two: BAT VK D5 and Resolution Audio CD55. For me the BAT VK D5 is very dynamic but lack of lyrical emotion factor; the Resolution Audio CD 55 has a congested soundstage which is insubstantial as I listen to large-scaled orchestra pieces (Bruckner and Mahler) quite often. Below are other associated equipments

Pre-Amplifier: Counterpoint SA11
Power Amplifier: Counterpoint NP-100 monoblocks
Speaker: Piega P-10
Interconnect Cable: Silver Audio Appassionata
Speaker Cable: Silver Audio Symphony 48 & Ensemble Megaflux

Room: 16 x 27 x 10
Music: Classical

I would like to have a player can generate more relax sound and handle large-scaled orchestra pieces. SACD and DVD playback functions are not required.

Based on the above information, can you make your recommendation(s)?

Thanks in advance and happy listening.

Otto
yu11375
yu11375 OP
137 posts
 
Hi Adamg,

Thanks for your recommendation for Audio Research CD3 MKII.

Could you share the players you used before as reference?

Otto
adamg
89 posts
 
My previous set-up included a Stello CDT 200 Transport with an Electrocompaniet ECD-1 DAC. Prior to that I was using a Arcam Alpha 7SE transport with a Musical Fidelity A324 DAC. In sum, my previous players were 2 chasis units that were not comparable to something like the CD3. However, the ARC has exceeded my expectations with its natural, organic presentation. I should mention that it is also much more extended and detailed than my previous digital front ends.
yu11375 OP
137 posts
 
Is Audio Research CD3 MKII 6922 based or 6H30 based?
adamg
89 posts
 
Hi Yu

The CD3 doesnt have tubes of any kind. The higher models such as the CD7 (paired 6H30) and CD8 (single 6550C) are tubed players.
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