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UPGRADE CDP NEED YOUR HELP

Hello,
I would like to upgrade my CDP. I have a Music Hall 25.2 currently but it just is not doing it for me. I have tried adding a Bel Canto DAC but IMO it did not take me to another level. Current system:

Musical Fidelity A5 integrated
Energy Veritas 2.3I Speakers
MH 25.5 CDP

Thinking about:

Rega Apollo / Saturn
Raysonic 125
Musical Fidelity A5
Sim audio
Audio Aero

Music:

Harem Scarem
Frank Marino
Robin Trower
Al di Meola
Widespread Panic
Micheal Schenker Group
Larry Carlton
Porcupine Tree
Camel

Most of my music as you can see is guitar drivin. I would prefer used, budget about $1500.00 or ideas for holding out for a higher end unit.
musicrover
digsmithd
545 posts
 
The sim i5.3 player might be cheaper than the aero prima.Never had the luxury of hearing one though(looks super sweet).I have sim equinox for now.Nice sounding player.Sim or audio areo...gets my vote.good luck.
mattkimb96
104 posts
 
In your price range you can possibly snag a used Ayre
CX-7e CD player. I also agree with the poster above that the Arcam FMJ 23 would be another option, and that would only run you $750 used. I've had both and preferred the Ayre but could easily live with the Arcam unit.
musicrover OP
56 posts
 
Am I chasing my tail? Which one of the cdp listed in this thread would best playback a combination of redbook cd’s and cdr’s?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
It's hard, isn't it.

The decision all comes down to personal taste.

Pick one, and buy a used version. If you don't like it, resell and move to the next one on your list...

BTW, my pick under $1500 would be a used Modwright Sony 999ES with tube rectified power supply.
musicrover OP
56 posts
 
Hello,
I have been without a cdp for some time and in the market, I have tried some of the cdp listed in this thread with some degree of success but nothing that really made me sit up and take notice. I have been reviewing some old threads and just not sure which way to leap first. I see there are many highly reviewed dacs, transports and the like. In the market today is it more cost effective to purchase an inexpensive cdp used as a transport and a nice dac? Or just go with a nice quality cdp right out the gate? Also are there some dacs that are not computable with cdp? I would prefer to purchase used and a budget of $1000.00. Thank you,

cdp I have owned:
Music Hall 2.5
Audio aero
Arcam fmj23
MF A5
Current setup:
Portal Panache Int. Amp
Daber Audio speakers
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