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.
McIntosh MCD600. Makes music sound gorgeous. Also plays SACDs. And it has a preamp built-in so you can go directly to your amp or amps. By taking my preamp out of the system I was rewarded with even more clarity of sound. Another veil that I wasn't aware of was lifted. The directness, clarity and purity are breathtaking. A used one is in your budget. The volume control is a joy to use. And so is the remote. You won't be disappointed. |
@no_regrets The Audio System is being packed away slowly/reluctantly. There is a intention to remodel the home. This plan for the home places me not of the Market to commit to a sale. I do believe, from my end and way of doing things, that I would be best to be straight, letting the Dealership Owner know, I am not in a position to commit to a purchase in 2024, or even 2025. It is then their choice if they want to entertain my inquisitiveness. If I make it known I bought a PTP Solid Nine TT from them quite a few years past, this might jog their memory and create improved chance of a visit being arranged. It was during this same period of visits that I was introduced to £6K Streamer, which did not make any impression on me, apart from the beauty of the aesthetic, all that Burl Walnut. A type of Streamer one might expect to be found as the music system in a Bentley Vehicle. |
@classicrockfan "If I were you I would get a CDT/DAC combo such as CEC TL5 CDT (directly from Japan)/Gustard A26 or SMSL SUX DAC(directly from China) for less than $2000, instead of spending that much to upgrade your CDP... the S.Q. is far better than any CDP". Another claim that you doubtlessly can't back up |
