CD Player with a Front Row Presentation?

It will be easier to get what you want with the choice of an amplifier, cables, and speakers, more than a CD player. Nordost cables tend to be forward, especially the Blue Heaven and SPM.

If you want an up front, in your face presentation, get a cheap DVD/CD player. Most mid-fi and low-fi have that kind of presentation. Or better get a krell KPS-30i, it has the sound you prefer but open high, sweet mid, dynamic and punchy bass.

Hello Tireguy, which version of the Wilson Watt/puppies are you talking about ? Because I own version 5.1 and the sound ain't so as you describe.

I have heard several set's of them at various shows(model numbers slip my mind- one tends to see a lot in a day and its hard to remember all the details) it is just the way I felt they sounded(among others that I know and trust) it isn't a bad thing just not as laid back as some speakers. Though I am sure there are ways to tweek them and get them set-up more optimally, I don't even remember associated equipment! From what I am told the newer models(not sure were the 5.1 fits in the time line) don't sound like the older models- that being said I haven't listened to them in a few years. ~Tim

Sugarbrie and Tireguy are right on target: Many factors have more influence on "up front" sound than the CD player. Surely the most important factor is the miking and mixing techniques. Choose recordings accordingly. Next would be the speakers, then the amp/preamp. The player, itself, would probably fall in line behind interconnects and cables, too.

will

I agree with Sugarbrie but more specifically your choice of Interconect cable, power cord --if that is a consideration to you and speaker wire can be choosen to provide that kind of perspective. A CDP NOT to overlook is the beautifully built and sounding Classe CDP.3. And very reasonably priced at approximately $1,800.00 US$. This player is a dandy!

Good luck.

peter jasz