Help Need to improve front end . . .


Hello.

I'm looking to upgrade my front-end as it's clearly the weakest link in my system. I could really use some help.

I'm willing to spend up to $1,500 (slightly more if there's a compelling reason to do so). I want to stay with well-established companies and products. Obviously, my goal here is to get the most bang for my buck. Looking for comments about my current considerations as well as any additional suggestions.

Current considerations:
MSB Link DAC III Full Nelson w/ P100 Power Base
Sony SCD 777ES
Cary CD303

Thanks in advance.

-Kevin

My system -

CD Player: Sony DVP S7700 (DVD)
Interconnect: Home Grown Audio Silver Lace
Pre-Amp: AES (Cary) AE-3 DJH
Interconnect: Home Grown Audio Silver Lace
Amp: AES (Cary) SuperAmp DJH
Speaker Cable: Kimber 8TC
Speakers: Vandersteen 2Ce Signature
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Showing 1 response by sean

I have to agree with both Soix and Rackon on two different points that they made.

The EVS Millennium II is a fabulous buy for the money. How "great" it is in your system will depend on how good your transport and digital cable is along with other factors involved. I can unhesitatingly say that it would ABSOLUTELY stomp ANY stock or modified MSB or Perpetual into the ground. I liked this unit so much that i'm having Ric build me a "one off" specialty combination player. We're just waiting on some parts to show up.

As to going with the Cary, i think that there is something to be said for a system that has been "voiced" to operate together. Using complimentary products from within the same manufacturer's line can sometimes result in a special kind of "magic". While i don't think that ANY manufacturer makes the best components in every category, the synergy with your other Cary products may give them a slight edge. Sean
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