Don't forget to think about a Meridian 508.24 -- retails for $4000, but available for $1800 from a motivated seller. Richly voiced player, very good air and detail, smooth top end. Awful remote, though. IMHO, the Meridian sounds a lot smoother than the stock Sony 777ES, which I found to be too bright for my tastes.
CD Player Recommendation
I know this has been done to death, but help if you can. I am downsizing to a one box CD player from seperates. My budget is $1800. I can't stretch any further and I am buying used. I am interested in any opinions on upsampling Cd players among others and I'm wondering if anyone other than a dealer has heard the Shanling player. I am definitely not interested in SACD or DVD Audio. To help here is my system:
Air Tight ATC-1 Preamp
c-j Premiere 11a amp
Sonus Faber Grand Piano Speakers (originals)
various wire.
Thank you all in advance for your help.
Jon
Air Tight ATC-1 Preamp
c-j Premiere 11a amp
Sonus Faber Grand Piano Speakers (originals)
various wire.
Thank you all in advance for your help.
Jon