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Upgrade Source?

My system consiosts of Harbeth Super HL5 speakers, Pathos MKII Classic integrated and denon DVD 291o for source. With both the speakers and the integrated I noticed huge improvement( from Klipsch Heresy and Creek 5350Se). Now I am thinking about source upgrade and wondering if I will see the same noticeable improvement.

I would like a player for both SACD and Redbook but don't care to connect to my video. I have read about Ayre C5xe, Cary 306 SACD, and some modded Denon players. I am fairly new to the audiophile thing and would appreciate your advice.
chrispumpelly

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tvad
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I agree with Jax2's suggestions.

I have owned a Modwright Sony 999ES, Exemplar Denon 3910 and APL Denon 3910. The Modwright is wonderfully musical and perhaps a tad romantic. The Exemplar is incisive, accurate and a labor of love. The APL Denon 3910 makes live music come to life in your listening room. I have heard nothing better including a few digital players that retail for $10,000+.

Depending on your taste and system tonality, they are all worthy of consideration. If money is no object, I rank them 1) APL Denon 3910, 2) Modwright Sony 999ES, 3)Exemplar Denon 3910.

If money is an object, I recommend the Modwright Sony 999ES. I have heard nothing that I prefer within $3000 of it's $1600 price on the used market.
tvad
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Buy either if they come with a 30 day MBG. That way you can audition them in your system and decide if they suit your preferences.
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