No. Close your eyes, and buy the one that sounds best. There are some companies that offer technology where sticking with that brand has advantages, but this isn't one of theose cases.
Does matching CDP and receiver brands matter?
I admit, this sort of a back-door way to ask what cd player should I buy. But with a price point of $750 (target price + 50%), I see that I can pick up an Arcam Diva CD92, and it has gotten great reviews. I have the AVR200 receiver, and was wondering if this is something that could make a difference in the sound. My listening is largely jazz, soul, and acoustic rock, in that order, and even with an antique Panasonic MASH-technology changer, I have been very pleased with the sound. Would staying in the same product line offer any advanatages over going with a Music Hall, Jolida, Rega, Linn, or otherwise?
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