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Time For a CD Player Upgrade

I've been using a Rega Saturn Mk 2.  I recently upgraded my turntable to the Mark Levinson 5105 w/ the Ortofon Quintet Black S.  In comparison my CD's are sounding overly bright.   Any thoughts on a comparable upgrade to my CD listening?  My budget is about $4000-5000, new or used.  The Hegel Viking looks interesting.  Any recommendation for an upgrade will be appreciated. 

 

 

mellowshifi
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carlsbad2
1,602 posts
 

You don't have a DAC?

sgordon1
425 posts
 

Why not keep your current player, and invest $249 in a Marigo Audio Virtuoso cd mat?  It can change your audio world…

bolong
599 posts
 

Audio Magic M2 fuses downstream.

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jayctoy
4,021 posts
 

Melloshifi you can get Marantz SACd player. The Ruby Marantz SAcd player is excellent on SACD or redbook.What cables are you using?

mellowshifi OP
4 posts
 

To answer a few questions, I am running my Rega Saturn stock; no external DAC, no special laser mats or fuses. I am open to an external DAC and other add-ons if they yield a substantial improvement.  I'm using JPS cables.

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