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Biggest bang: add Behringer or replace CDP?

My system consists of a Marantz CD63SE, Classé CAP 151 integrated and Maggie 1.6 speakers, in a 30' x 20' room. In the never-ending search for increased musicality at no more than moderate volume, which of the following two options will provide the biggest improvement: add a Behringer DEQ 2496 equalizer or upgrade the CDP? If the latter, I am open to suggestions for (new or used) players under $1200 US.

Many thanks.
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apmaher
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The Behringer DEQ2496 will make a wonderful improvement to your system. The AKM dac offers good sound quality out of the analog out. I highly suggest an additional Behringer unit to be placed in front of the DEQ. The SRC2496 is a jitter unit that allows resampling to 24/96. The SRC should be considered a swiss army knife of digital products. It can also convert S/PDIF rca to AES/EBU xlr and visa versa. Highly recommended combo.

Alan
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