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Krell KPS20i to current RBCDP, Enough difference?

Hi to everybody here, my first post after a couple of yrs of reading others! I am now looking to improve on my Krell KPS 20i, with a newer machine. I have enjoyed the Krell for 5 years now, though the machine itself is from 96 ish.. The amps have moved on in that time to Audio Research Reference3 and Tom Evans Linear B's, driving ML Spires. I am mainly keen to hear of possible improvements i might hear before getting into home dems, ive got the possibility of a couple of options from Arc, MBL. Any thoughts would be welcome.
Regards.
ps68

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ps68 OP
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Elberoth2, I was hoping you might chip in here, as i was aware that you had the 1531 from your postings, i would have sent a pm soon, so many thanks for the info. How would you say the cd8 and 1531 differ in terms of sheer 'musicality' and getting to the real heart and soul of a performance? My other concern over the cd8 was the possibility of too many valves in the chain, as the ref3 has 6, my power amps have 8 per channel.. I listen to a variety of music but most of it is in one way or another including acoustic guitar..
The other point is the actual quietness of the transport itself, i find the kps to be a little noisy now, any thoughts on this aspect?
Many thanks for your time here.
Regards..
ps68 OP
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Well, I have arranged a loan MBL1531, which ill start with, and can bring a CD 8 into the system at any time, did you (Elberoth2) find any preference with IC'c and PC's?
Unfortunately the Arc gear is now close to 1:1 with the dollar here in the uk..
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