Since you own an Arcam int. amp perhaps an Arcam multi-play CD player(I believe they were called "MCD.") Visually they would match and probably it would sound better than the Denon. Another possibility would be an Adcom GCD-600/700 and then adding a seperate DAC at a later point when funds permit. Owned the Adcom GCD-600 a few years back it functioned flawlessly the time I owned it. (At the store they had the Adcom 600 DAC which could be switched in/out w/the player and it sounded a whole lot better w/the DAC. CAL audio would also be an excellent choice if you have enough funds. Perhaps you should consider just adding a DAC at the moment(since you're pleased w/ the Denon's function and reliability) and then seeing how things sound. If your're not satisfied w/ your purchace (used DAC) you'll lose very little in resale I would think. Also, your interconnect choice has a significant influence on the sound. Good Luck and do some research. Bill
Looking for a better CD changer
I am coming to the realization that a brightness problem (with accompanying listener fatigue) I've been wrestling with in my system is a source problem. My CD player has been a Denon DCM370 changer, which has been very dependable, but improved speakers and cables are revealing its shortcomings. My amp is an Arcam Alpha 8R integrated.
My personal preference is a CD changer rather than a single player (yes, I understand this is not the "best" source). Like many other audio hobbyists, I don't have a ton of money to spend. Suggestions from anybody on an upgrade would be appreciated.
My personal preference is a CD changer rather than a single player (yes, I understand this is not the "best" source). Like many other audio hobbyists, I don't have a ton of money to spend. Suggestions from anybody on an upgrade would be appreciated.
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