CD Player choice for JRDG 9t's and Coherence II


I will only look at a one-box solution...
I have narrowed my search down to the following used players:

dCS Puccini
Wadia 781
Esoteric x 01D2
Oracle CD 2500

I listen to jazz, blues, folk, classical, some new age and a little pop.
Love a great kick drum, resolution, seductive female vocals and great sound staging.
I don't have the ability in northern Michigan to hear all of these wonderful players so I am seeking thoughts from those who have.

My system consists of:
mbl 101D's - Oracle Delphi III - Audience PC's, aRp 1's, aRp6 and Shunyata Andromeda speaker cable biwired - Golden Dragon XLR I/C's - Jeff Rowland 9t's and Coherence II

Any thoughts are always appreciated!!!
1985tqc

Showing 1 response by raquel

Assuming you are running balanced interconnects, you may want to consider the ARC CD-3 (cheapest), CD-3 Mk. II or CD-7 (most expensive). They are truly differential balanced and will allow you to take advantage of the balanced circuit in your Rowland rig. I ran a CD-3 with my Coherence II and I really liked it. The Coherence works fine with single-ended gear, too, however, so balanced should not be your most important criterium.

You may also want to consider contacting A-gon member and dealer Jtinn, who has a lot of experience with Rowland gear.