CD Player with best bass??


Let me throw this one out there. I have a system which is great in the mid and upper frequencies but a little light in the lower. I don't want artificial bass but want to make sure that I'm squeezing every little bit out of my CDs as possible. I'm looking for a player that has a full and clean bottom end. I have a Cary 300bSEI and a pair AKG K1000 phones. Based on my research to date, I'm thinking Cary. Any other ideas (Budget is $2k used). Thanx. I'm countin on you guys. Don't make me buy a subwoofer now...
pawlowski6132

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Thanx for your thoughts. I would hope so too unfortunately, I don't believe that all bass is created (reproduced) equally. Fortunately, I (finally) like my amp and headphones and don't want to change thoses. I'm not looking for a CD/SACD player to ADD any bass to the recording, just one that presents ALL the bass that's recorded. To your point, I would hope that any amp, preamp or speakers also would faithfully reproduce what has been recorded but, we all know that's not the case. Thanx.
Gmood1 - I think I was just reading something about these units you mention on Headfi. Please let me know what you think. Also which phones you're using. My phones, with the current cable setup, require connection to speaker cables. I'd have to get a 1/4" adapter to use most 'phone amps. Also,power might be a problem too but, I'm open to anything!!!
Wow. I would love that setup: 306 -> 805C -> k1k.

Nice. Unfortunately, I can only afford about $2k right now. :^(

Let's say I had something like the Cary 303/200, do you think the AKGs would sound significantly better through the 805Cs versus the 300SEI I have??