Interconnect to tame bright sounding CDP

Get another CD player (that you enjoy the sound of).

Relax, my man. The Cary neither bright (nor neutral). If it doesn't calm down, there's a problem that either can not or should not be solved with anti-bright cables. Good luck.

Assuming there's nothing wrong with your CDP and you really just want a cable recommendation, I would urge you to consider Cardas Golden Cross. It has a soft, warm sound with deep black backgrounds. It could fit your requirements. It is available used on Audiogon at or below your price range. If you buy used and don't like it, you should be able to resell it without taking a big hit on price. Good luck.

i would suggest the discovery plus 4 or essence.

they are on the "slightly" warm side of neutral but images well and allows the detail to come through.

the cardas can sound a little thick and midbassy imo.

the discovery plus 4 is $200 meter ( $600 orig) and the essence is $250 meter( $800 orig)

hope that helps,

mike