How much does CD player affect overall sound?

I have at present a Cambridge CD player. My other comp[otents are: Amp and preamp, Conrad Johnson, Speakers B&W 804s. Wondering how much more I would have to go to notice imrovement in over all sound? Jacknorth1178

jacknorth117810-01-2009 4:24am

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mlauner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 10-01-2009 at 07:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Source first and balance is best. I have heard small speakers sound great with good quality source and electronics.
jacknorth1178 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-01-2009 at 08:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond to my question. I think I read the general concenses is that I would have to spend major bucks to see much of an improvement. We keep lokking for that "perfect" sound that is always just beyond tge last dollar we have invested. But that is what makes this sport such a challnge. Thanks again Jacknorth1178
mrtennis Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,295 posts 10-01-2009 at 11:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a master tape with whatever compoents will still soujnd like a master tape. whereas the best components in the world with a problematic recording can be a disaster. the answer to your question is to find the best recordings and not worry about the components you have.

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