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Is it time to upgrade

I just got new Martin Logan Vistas'and a new Music Hall a70.2 integrated amp and all sounds real good.
But I am using a old Denon 1600 DVD-AUDIO for my CD player'It has the brown burr dac but is quite old now.
Would a newer CD player such as the oppo 95 or the new Rega apollo improve on the old Denon 1600 or any suggestions on a real nice CD player.The $1000 range is my price point/Thanks Bob
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nonoise
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If you have some older cables lying around, try them. They were called 'tone controls' in the old days as each one imparted a different flavor as no cable is really neutral sounding.

I went about a year not listening to my CDP (newer than yours but still uses BB) and tried some old cables and viola!, best sound I've heard in my system. Then I bi wired a 2nd older pair using bananas on the same posts and bingo!, even better (thank goodness I didn't need to use shazam!)

If you think your cables are up to snuff, then a better CDP may be in order, or, if the drive is decent, then maybe a DAC? So many variables. You'll get 10 different responses from 10 different people.

Good luck and all the best,
Nonoise
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nonoise
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I forgot your mention of having a $1000 budget for a new CDP so here is my advice: try out the TEAC PD-H600. Think of it as "Esoteric Lite". It's capable of wonderful sound when correctly paired. You can get one at Amazon for 2/3s its retail price or at onecall.com where I believe they have a return policy.

I love mine, Absolute Sound gave it 'Product of the Year', great reviews (dime a dozen). I'd call onecall to see about that return policy.

All the best,
Nonoise
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