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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Showing 1 response by gregm

As you present yr case, it's better to improve the cdp. The Behringer is a useful tool -- but better adapted to other applications.

Maybe an Enjoy (written Ah Njoe or something) which is a modded marantz for ~1000 would be a good choice. There are certainly others.
Alternatively, an add-on device may serve -- such as a jitter reducer (this guymakes one that's reputedly good -- but I've never listened to it. It's expensive (but cheaper than a new cdp).