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Were to go after a Rega Planet 2000?

Hello,

I have a planet 2000 and enjoy its sound. I like its tone, PRAT, timber etc... but I want more of it. I find that the Rega lacks authority when playing. It still sounds like a CD player (and a CD player at that) but not live music. I want something that has the good qualities of the Rega, but just expands on them. I want a player to take control and give me music which leaves little to none to complain about.

I really like my friends Wadia, but I simply can't afford one.
I love the way it portrays the music.

My budget is $750-$1000 plus what ever I can sell me Rega for.

I have been suggested the Sony DVP-9000es. From what I have read it is reasonably priced and sounds good. But it's a Sony, and I am unsure about it.

I will consider everything, my only request is no tubes. I think they are better served in the preamp. Thoughts and opinions welcome.

Cheers,
Nick
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restock
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I have just stepped up from an original Planet to an Audio Aero Prima. I really
liked my old Planet and was looking for a long time (6 months with Linn
Genki, 2 months with Unico CD) and could not find a replacement that pulls
me as much into the music as the Planet does. It is a little early to tell, but
right now the Prima sounds like the first player that I might keep after the
Planet. I saw you did not want tubes, but then in the Prima they are only
micro tubes with no possibility of tube rolling. Does that qualify as no tubes?

Also, there several posts on Agon by Howard (Boa2) and Warrenh on the AA
Prima. I think Boa2 used to have a Planet and Planet 2000 before as well.

Other that I considered but did not have a chance to listen to are Naim CD5i,
Jolida JD100A, Ack Dack....
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boa2
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Yes, Rene, I did have the Planet and then the Planet 2000. I've also owned the JD-100A, a Sony XA7ES, and now the Prima. The Prima is an outstanding player. With jazz/classical/vocals, I think it's hard to find better unless you spend A LOT more money. The Audio Aero Capitole is marginally better and more refined, but even used it's nearly 3X the price of the Prima.

I've heard the Naim CD5i, and thought it was also a very good player. It didn't quite reach for the highs like some players do, but it was very engaging.

Good luck!
mbacinello
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add a dac to it...ive heard comments from people who have added the Ack Dack to there rega planets and Jupiter's and seen significant improvement...
my new Ack Dack 2.0 should arrive in a couple of weeks ill let you know how it sounds.
the previous Ack can be had for about $350-400 used, the new Dack 2.0 for $795
zenieth
381 posts
 
I second the AAP. You can't go wrong..........
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