CD Player recommendations for a SET system

Thanks for the responses thus far.

Larry, I may have been too hasty in my thought process. Indeed it seems that what I am asking regarding non-congestion in complicated multi-layered music IS the weak point in a SET system.

So the question becomes- am I asking too much? CAN a SET owner have both the wonderful intimate sound of single voice and smaller band music AND feel the energy and detail in full scale orchestra music?

For those who answer YES to the above-- What were the system components that were being used?

In regard to the Modwright Sony 999ES it is intriguing indeed. Interesting too is the overwhelming response to this CD player. When I see this I think two things-

1) that this CD player is the one to get
and/or
2) I have ran into a marketing campaign.

Please understand, I am in NO WAY trying to insult anyone who has posted- I am just being transparent with my thought process.

I will go do some thread research. Perhaps, however the Sony 999es is my answer. If I go this direction then the preamp becomes important also. Is there a Modright preamp also?

Oh yea, left this out of my last post-

Amfibius thanks for the Droplet recommendation- I have this CD player in my sights along with the Opus 21. I liked these two as they can be used with no pre-amp. However I may need a good pre to occomplish my objective.

In regard to the Modwright Sony 999ES it is
intriguing indeed. Interesting too is the overwhelming response to this
CD player. When I see this I think two things-

1) that this CD player is the one to get
and/or
2) I have ran into a marketing campaign.

You are wise to be suspicious and cautious. Speaking for myself, I have
heard the Modwright Sony 999ES in my system against an Exemplar
Denon 3910, Electrocompaniet EMC 1-UP, APL Denon 3910, APL Phillips
SACD 1000 and Marantz SA-14. The APL Denon 3910 has been the best
in my system, and it costs $6500. The Modwright Sony 999ES is tied for
second with the Exemplar Denon 3910. They are both excellent. The
Modwright is a touch warmer sounding than the Exemplar.

But, you were asking about machines under $2k, and the Exemplar does
not qualify. Even used, this player is $3500.

Two local audiophiles each own a Modwright 999ES in systems
quite different from mine, and quite different from the other. The
Modwright sounds excellent in both systems, as it did in mine.

I have absolutely no relationship with Modwright other than appreciating
Dan's products. As I said, IMO, it's unlikely a used Modwright Sony
999ES for $1500 can be touched by another player under $2000. It's the
closest thing to an audio no-brainer that I know.

Modwright has a new modification for the Sony 9100ES, which Dan
claims is even better than the 999ES. I have heard the new player only
briefly at a show with unfamiliar gear. It's $3500. Yes, Modwright has a
preamp. Another very good product, and one that is priced at a real-
world level. This probably sounds like marketing, but I'm simply
answering your question. I'd suggest doing a thread search for more
info.

Finally, I would think your 16 wpc Consonance Cyber 211 monos would
be enough to drive the DB-99, but you might get more drive from a
push-pull KT88 amp.

Thanks Tvad,

In looking through the hx of the threads on the Modright you have been fairly active with it, but your input has been consistent and I do appreciate candidness. Nothing wrong with having an opinion, particularly when others seem to support it.

You asked for a recommendation. I offered one based on your price criteria, and based on actual listening. That's the best I can do.

Good luck!