Muse 9 CDP the best CD I ever have heard

Ulf, I own the Rowland Model 10 and Synergy II. I used to own the Model 2 and loved it. One thing--I honestly believe that another Model 2 would be complete overkill if used as bass module amps on your speakers. Plus, I think you could probably use a bit more power there than you need on the main speaker units, the Model 2 is "just" 75 watts. As long as you have a high current capable amp of decent quality and maybe 200 watts or so, I'd think that would be more than sufficient for your needs; and save you some $$ too. The Innersound ESL amp would be one good choice, it's OEM'd from Coda. Shoot, even a relatively inexpensive Rotel or Adcom amp might do the trick on those woofers. Save the $$, sell your Model 2, and we'll get you a new Model 10 to boot!

Whew: Talk about talking yourself into something! Call the company...it's same as the Resolution (even check out this info on web pages from each!) It sounds like a Resolution...i.e. too bright and edgy for me...cold and a little sterile. As with any CDPs your mileage will vary, that is, depends a lot on ancillary equipment you are using . Cheap transport and set up for transport, IMO, as well as average to poor looks (what is that logo...looks like a 10 year old designed it!)

Never sounded cold and sterile to me and I have heard it in three different set-ups. You are right, it may be the rest of your equipment. BTW, it is not the same player as the resolution.

Nobeige I agree partly that the 9 looks are not so good. The wadia at twice the price has much nicher looks, but I rather have the 9 since its so much better that the Wadia. To Dkuipers The Audio Artistry speaker needs 2 exacltly same amps to sound the best ( the activ xover divides at the critical 100 hz) or 2 amps that sounds the same. I dont know if bigger Rowland amps sound the same as the model 2 exept for bigger power reserve?

Ulf, I am happy that you have found a CDP that you like so much. It goes without saying that we all have different ideas what sounds best, but I must suggest that you listen to the Linn Sondek CD12 with redbook CD's before you declare the Muse the best. The Linn may not have the capability to play 24/96 CD's, but I have to believe that it has no equal when it comes to redbook CD playback. Just my 2cents. Enjoy!!