More than one CD player

I only have one cdp(Audio Aero Capitole 24/192), but it would be intriguing to try to find a sleeper out there... either a classic (older Arcam 192 or FMJ 23T), or the latest flavor of the month from China.

However, in the grand scheme of things, I have other audio purchases I'd prioritize well before getting a 2nd cdp... upgrading my preamp, tuner and maybe move up the REL model line (Stadium or Stentor) to name a few.

What I can do is alternate between:

a) Denon A11>Benchmark DAC1 via RCA>Pre
b) Denon A11 (universal player)
c) Denon A11>Benchmark DAC1 via XLR>Power

I usually use (a), but when listening to SACDs, I switch to (b). (c) is on an odd night.

I alternate between CD's and LP's and 45's. Only one cd player, that's enough for me.

Cheers,
John

Pdn,

I use two in my home office system; an Eastern Electric Minimax (w/ Telefunken NOS) and a Raysonic. Though the Raysonic is, IMO, a much better all around machine, the Minimax with the Telefukun tubes is a detail monster.

To my ears, the Raysonic has a much more physically wider presentation of music and seems more balanced tonally vis a vis the Minimax. Thus, for most 2-channel music I stick the Raysonic. However for certain particular CDs where solo music, accoustic guitar, is emphasised etc., the Minimax is called up for duty.

In line with the above, due to the narrower soundstaging, the Minimax gets nearly all the word for listening via cans as, by definition, the soundstage is naturally limited.

Cheers,