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If your whole system costs $40,000....

how much will you invest in CD player with that sum?

I have been wondering my CD section is the weakest link, its around 10% of my system cost. I wonder people who are using some $10k players how much their whole system costs roughly...... Anyone can share their experience in upgrading their CD players?
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isochronism
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All good points above. The better, all the better. Don't compromise on your source. Choose one you will never let go of.
Buy once. Be patient.
isochronism
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An affixed price on Love or Happiness cannot be set.
isochronism
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Verdier La Platine, Grandezza Reference arm
Nain CD555 PS555
Doshi Alaap & Wavelength 45 silver
Wavelength Cardinal 300b
Beauhorn Virtuoso
Magnum Dynalab 106T Signal Sleuth
isochronism
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Order of expense payed for components. Most first:
TT and tonearm (no cartridge yet)
CDP
Preamp/phono & Pair of amps (close to same cost)
Another pair of amps
Speakers
Tuner
all bought used here
isochronism
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I did not devise a formula prior to building my system, it just came out this way. I do place importance on source.
isochronism
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Simply put: research and more research what is available with your requirements. Decide on your "BEST", and patiently wait for a good example to come up here used...... and SNAP IT UP!!
isochronism
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There was a thread on cabling %$ suggested. In other words, I should add up total cost of my components and choose whatever cable brand/model that costs closest to 10% ???? I give up!!
isochronism
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"What we got here is failure to communicate.
Some men you just can't reach":)
isochronism
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Foster9: "To most we are looked at as crazy for what we invest in this gear". Yes, It is us against the world!! :)
isochronism
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My TT will end up being a little under twice as much as my CDP which was almost twice as much as my next less expensive component, which is my Preamp. Don't scrimp on your source(s).
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