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Looking for a good 1000- 2000 CD player

I am in the market for a CD player in the $1000-$2000 price range to compliment my current system:

•Sonus Faber Concertino speakers
•Sim Audio Moon i-5 integrated amp
•Cardas Golden Cross interconnect
•DH Labs speaker cable
•NHT SW3P subwoofer

I am using a Musical Fidelity Electra E60 CD player with the previously mentioned setup and am looking to upgrade to a player that will hopefully offer more resolution and refinement while maintaining a degree of warmth. My tastes tend toward a system that is involving and emotional. I don't like systems that sound overly analytical and dry.

I have not auditioned any players yet, but am considering the Audio Analogue Paganini and Maestro, and also the Myryad MC100 and MCD500.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I value fellow consumer opinion over professional reviews.

Thanks,
Dean Yamasaki
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chelillingworth
309 posts
 
oneyke the bel canto dac. you can find them used now for around $700. I'd try one out with your cd player and see how that compares with the other units that you are thinking of. You could save yourself som*e *m and get what I believe would be better performance.
iasi
115 posts
 
Try and find an Audiomeca CD player. I saw a used one for $2000. You might find Audiomeca Keops brand new for about $2k. They're aboslutely gorgeous and excellent sound.
chadspangler
7 posts
 
I am using a Audio Research CD2 with my Moon I-5, and it is a really nice combo. I have seen them used on this site for under 2K (if you are interested in used gear). The new Arcam DiVa player is also quite nice for the price. Also heard the Naim CD5 with the I-5 na dhtought it was a decent match ($2250 new). Hope this helps.
leafs
414 posts
 
Add an Assemblage 3.1 DAC.The Signiture version will do the trick for you.
celery
33 posts
 
Any of the Arcam (Diva cd92 or FMJ23) are great players in your price range. I really like my FMJ23. Worth a listen
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