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AR CD3, CD5, or CD7?


I've been getting back into 2-channel after some time away. I recently purchased an AR 300.2 amp, AR LS17 pre, and Magnepan 3.6 speakers. I have an older cd player (Rotel 971) that I would like to replace. I would also like to keep to the AR product line. Any thoughts of whether I should go with the CD3, 5, or 7? The 8 is a bit out of my price range. I know auditioning is the best way to go, but the only player dealers have in my area is the CD7.
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audioesq
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As Eee3 stated, it all depends on your budget. I now use the CD7 and previously owned the CD3mkII. To me, and speaking only for its use in my system, there is a noticeable improvement across the board. Better tonality, clarity, rhythm, pace, dynamics, micro-detail, noise floor, etc. How much better, and how much that difference is worth, only you can decide. The CD3mkII is a great player, and for the money, is very tough to beat. With your system, I believe either player would provide great synergy.

By the way, your LS17 preamp is a real sleeper--definitely underrated and a great piece of gear. Happy listening.
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