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Last CD player?

Earlier this year, I bought a Bryston 4BSST2 power amp and a Bryston BP26 pre amp.  Recently I purchased a pair of PMC fact 12 speakers.  Both produced a marked increase in sound quality.

My source at the moment is a Meridian 588 cd player, which is about 12 years old.  The transport was repaired about 2 years ago, and some capacitors replaced.  I play only redbook cds, but I may look into downloading hi-rez files later.

I am wondering if buying a new cd player would produce another big improvement in sound quality.  My budget is between £5,000 and £10,000.  I have read glowing reviews of the Moon 650D and the Esoteric K05x and K03x.  The latter is rather at the extreme end of my budget, and I am curious if it is hugely better than the K05x.

I am trying to build a see-me-out system, so durability is important.  The gear I bought earlier has a 20-year warranty, which inspires confidence.  Esoteric products have a warranty of just 1 year.

I would be grateful for any opinions or suggestions.

Thanks,
Paleo12
paleo12

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68pete
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paleo 12
I have had my Esoteric KO 3x for a couple of years now and love it. It does have a long break in and the break must be done for each filter and sampling rate. I do not feel there is a right answer for which filter or sample rate you use. It really boils down to the sound you like in your room. For me some recording sound better with the different filters and sample rates than other did. Best way is to play around with it, to you get the sound that makes you happy.  I some times change  mine up when i go from SACD to red book CD. Good luck
Enjoy Pete
68pete
586 posts
 
My Esoteric gear came with a 3 yr. warranty The Ko3x is a great unit.
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