I'm surprised no one has mentioned getting something like a modded Denon 3910. Even a stock unit has terrific sound and they're built like tanks. There's a RAM modded unit here for $1600 right now...
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CDP Upgrade: Around 2k Used
Hello.
Contemplating upgrading from my Jolida JD 100 CDP w/ "level 1" mods. I like it pretty well, but it has a chattery transport (although I've not heard others make this complaint about the Jolida). Rather than investing time and money in sorting that out, I'm thinking of trying something new. Frequently mentioned possibilities at my price point:
Consonance Droplet
Cary 303-300
Wadia 302
Ayre CX-7e
Audio Resolution Opus 21
Associated gear:
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono
Marsh 2000b
North Creek Eskas
Room is 13' X 13' X 9', with large openings on two sides.
I listen to a lot of female vocals from jazz to alt.country, 50s-60s jazz, a bit of baroque, and some grungy rock.
I suspect my taste in sound favors "laid back" over "bright."
I've some inclination towards 1 box, for simplicity.
Thanks!
John
Contemplating upgrading from my Jolida JD 100 CDP w/ "level 1" mods. I like it pretty well, but it has a chattery transport (although I've not heard others make this complaint about the Jolida). Rather than investing time and money in sorting that out, I'm thinking of trying something new. Frequently mentioned possibilities at my price point:
Consonance Droplet
Cary 303-300
Wadia 302
Ayre CX-7e
Audio Resolution Opus 21
Associated gear:
Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono
Marsh 2000b
North Creek Eskas
Room is 13' X 13' X 9', with large openings on two sides.
I listen to a lot of female vocals from jazz to alt.country, 50s-60s jazz, a bit of baroque, and some grungy rock.
I suspect my taste in sound favors "laid back" over "bright."
I've some inclination towards 1 box, for simplicity.
Thanks!
John