I have auditioned the ARC CD-3 and thought it sounded excellent in my system.
Help me select a CD player to round out my system.
Over the past several months I have been upgrading my entire two channel system. The advice from people in this forum has been indispensable, so I call for help once again.
My current system consists of:
Preamp, Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi
Amp, Classe' CAM-350 monoblocs
Speakers, Vienna Acoustics Mahlers
CD player, California Audio Labs Icon MK II
I am looking to upgrade the CD source. However I'm struggling with all the choices and uncertainity, what with CD, SACD, DVD-A, CD/DVD etc.
I hope to achieve a slightly warm and analog-like sound with good dynamics and a big soundstage having excellent width and depth. The Mahlers can put out a lot of bass so I need good extension and control. I'm searching for a clean, musical midrange and a high end that has all the detail but lacking glare or harshness. I don't like the presentation to be glaring and "in your face".
I am willing to spend $3000 - $3500 give or take for new or used equipment.
An Audiogon friend, Greg, whose opinion I respect (he helped me select the Synergy IIi) suggested the Musical Fidelity NuVista 3D. So that made my short list. I have done numerous searches in this forum but would hope that additional information could be provided tailored to my specific system.
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.
My current system consists of:
Preamp, Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi
Amp, Classe' CAM-350 monoblocs
Speakers, Vienna Acoustics Mahlers
CD player, California Audio Labs Icon MK II
I am looking to upgrade the CD source. However I'm struggling with all the choices and uncertainity, what with CD, SACD, DVD-A, CD/DVD etc.
I hope to achieve a slightly warm and analog-like sound with good dynamics and a big soundstage having excellent width and depth. The Mahlers can put out a lot of bass so I need good extension and control. I'm searching for a clean, musical midrange and a high end that has all the detail but lacking glare or harshness. I don't like the presentation to be glaring and "in your face".
I am willing to spend $3000 - $3500 give or take for new or used equipment.
An Audiogon friend, Greg, whose opinion I respect (he helped me select the Synergy IIi) suggested the Musical Fidelity NuVista 3D. So that made my short list. I have done numerous searches in this forum but would hope that additional information could be provided tailored to my specific system.
Any other suggestions would be most welcome.