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Replace CDP or Ride out with Existing?

Hello,

I have been reading more forums and researching more then ever on this topic.

I have a Sony DVP 9000ES with some Modright mods (not the tube mods). All together I have $1900 sunk in this thing which I purchased in 2001 I think.

I have the itch to replace it with something better and dedicated to redbook CD playback as that is all I use it for. My itch is fueled by the quest for best sound to me.

My system consists of:

Bryston 4B SST Pro amp
Bryston BP-20 Pre with internal DAC option
Paradigm Studio 20 version 5 Speakers.

I have been toying with the idea of a Cyrus CDT or CDXT-SE2 but in some ways I would feel stupid spending that much bank here now in the digital streaming network player age but I don't forsee myself ripping my extensive cd collection to disk and then having to back it up etc.

so could I harvest more sound from a newer cd transport or should I stick it out with my modded 9000ES?

Thanks!
photonman
mechans
3,048 posts
 
There is really only one opinion that matters as usual yours. You have to listen to some other players or transport and DAC combinations and decide whether it sounds significantly better than the current rig.
If you want people to tell you that you should stream and not use a disc player you won't hear it from me. I like the CD and am uncertain about moving to a new technology at this time.
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erndog
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My vote would be to use this opportunity to give computer audio a little test drive. Last year my source was the Modwright tube Oppo 83, which sounded gorgeous, but once I got a taste of what computer audio was capable of- it was a game changer. Now my Oppo is only on DVD duties.

I would break it up into small parts and start with ripping 5 of your favorite cd's and slowly expand from there, that is if you like it.
photonman OP
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My budget is $2100 tops (cost of CDXT-SE2)

the tough part is finding the components where you can actually home demo them. I demo'ed a rega dac and it was unimpressive in my system so that made me think that the internal Bryston DAC is good enough thus my quest for a better transport. The 9000ES is good but it is over 10 years old and that makes me think that something up to date would be better. The sony build is very nice...I love the copper cladding!
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jafant
19,745 posts
 
Photonman,

have you thought about the Bryston CD player?
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I think there is no doubt that you get less bang for the buck with CD upgrade than anything else.
If you are determined to spend, the Bryston would look nice with your other ones.
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