Would the Classe CDP.5 be a decent upgrade used from a $500 player? Anybody have any experience or opinions on the Classe CDP.5 or anything similarly priced used or new?
1st Question-have CDP 's really improved in recent years?
I've been hanging onto my dbx DX3 CDP (since '86) because the dbx processing circuitry (impact restoration & "ambience control") is exceptional, but it bass response is weak compared to FM and DVDs. I have a recent Sony DVD player in the system, but it's bass is no better from CDs; and the overall sound is considerably poorer than the old dbx. This makes me wonder if a mid-fi CDP upgrade (~$500) will be a real improvement.