How much does CD player affect overall sound?


I have at present a Cambridge CD player. My other comp[otents are: Amp and preamp, Conrad Johnson, Speakers B&W 804s. Wondering how much more I would have to go to notice imrovement in over all sound? Jacknorth1178
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I usually try to select a component upon the needs of my system's needs first, and my preffs second.

As personal preffs go, I'll vote otherwise for the CJ & BW items the other poster said were 'dark' sounding to hem. I found nothing muddy or unclear with either items... CJPV14 or BW 804s. Not at all.

Perhaps if some other digital sources are in or about to be in the mix, a DAC might be in order to seek out. A great DAC will escalate the perfomance of of and improve upon, the current levels of the now CDP. Albeit a very good DAC IMO begins around $1K new, and goes up from there. So there's that to think about.

What does your rig need? What do you want yourself, sound wise? Well, then, there's your direction.