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CD player for Mcintosh/Krell int amp

I currently use two different int amps for listening to music.......Krell KAV 400xi and also a Mcintosh MA6300.

I like both of them and they are not going anywhere...
however I am looking for a cd player.

*XLR outputs
*$2000-$3000 new or used
*detailed for redbook with good bass
*SACD is a bonus....do not have to have it
*Tube player would work well with either

I currently have a Mcintosh MCD 201 which I really like
for SACD......I have a couple SACD'S. But I think I can do
better with redbook..which is 98% what I listen to.
I have had the Rega's and MF's. I really liked the A5 from MF.....do not understand why they do NOT use balanced outputs.

Really looking at an AYRE(ax7e) or ESOTERIC(SA10) or used ACCUPHASE.

I am really not into the modded $800 cd player for $2000.

AM I UPGRADING?
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
klaudio

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stevecham
3,340 posts
 
"Krell cast is a trick pony for installers..lossless but not very musical sounding."

You win the prize to date for greatest Krell bash statement I've heard in a long time.

Obviously you have no real or long term experience with this equipment, either that or you are severely misinformed as to the definition of "musicality."
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
So Dave, exactly what is "musical?"

Do you mean to say that via CAST, Krell does not provide music?

I'm truly happy to have found other Krellophiles but this use of the term "musicality" is such a turn off; it carries no reference, is meaningless and conveys no useful information.
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