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Better CDP or network player?

Considering an upgrade to my system. Gear consists Bryston B-100 integrated and Bryston 4BST power amp, bi-amp'd to Vandersteen 3A speakers. Sources are Marantz SA 8001 SACD player, SOTA Saphire TT with ACOS Lustre GST 801 arm, Grace F9E Ruby cartridge.

CDP is getting long in the tooth and beginning to misbehave. I'm torn between a new CDP or moving to a network player................No familiarity with network players or even downloading music files. I listen to red book CD, SACD and vinyl.
Suggestions? Opinions? experience?.....Budget is limited to something in the neighborhood of $2000, preferably less.
shadowcat2016

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jafant
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mahler123
Thank You for sharing your experience w/ the Denon 1600 NE spinner.I would like to consider this player if ti is a sonic match w/ Bryston?This is a return-to-form for Denon, as the 1600 NE, is made in Japan.
Happy Listening!

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shadowcat2016
Thanks! for your post. It is good to read another Bryston owner using a Marantz spinner. If you enjoy this combination, there are plenty of used/demo Marantz models on the secondary marketplace.
Happy Listening!
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