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Getting back into digital. Please help.

Need help on something that can compete with my vinyl. I haven't paid much attention to digital the last several years and haven't a clue what is good or sound characteristics of certain brands other than Naim.

No dealers where I live so used market. Hopefully I can get something with warranty left. Price range $5K or less. SACD is nice but not a dealbreaker.

System is 300B amp or a 45 amp into Altec Model 19s. Preamp is also tube - 76/6F8G based. 300B amp has gain pots and enough gain that can take digital source direct.

Current CD is ten year old Technics player. Smooth but uninvolving and nothing like the Naim CD5/Flatcap combo we have upstairs (awesome). Also tried the playstation...same sort of sound as the Technics.
plinko
mlauner
250 posts
 
How about Naim CDX2 or CDS3 with XPS. Will light up the CD5 flatcap combo.
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davt
500 posts
 
I am a committed vinyl guy but am very happy with my Naim CDX2. Though I continue to listen to mostly vinyl I would say my purchase of CD's has gone up greatly since getting the Naim.
plinko OP
256 posts
 
I have been thinking about the CDX2 Mlauner.

Davt, have you tried a power supply with your CDX2 and if not, any issues with aggressive or mechanical sound?

I like Naim but if I'm not going to build a Naim system, there are a lot of options out there.
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jgiacalo
446 posts
 
Check out the reviews on the Bryston BCD1.

http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/bryston_bcd1.htm

http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/bryston_bcd-1_cd_player/
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