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looking for an appropriate cd for my system

I am in the process of looking to upgrade my cd player to match the rest of my system. My system consists of:
Odyssey Stratos Amp
Odyssey Tempest Preamp
Paradigm Studio 80's v2
Monster Power ht2600
Groneberg Cabling(interconnects/speakerwire)
Cal audio DX-1
I am looking to spend no more than about $900. I listen to a lot of classic and modern rock and Jazz/fusion. I do not need that much detail in the player but rather a warmer, slightly laid back sound. I am currently considering the SONY CD-555es superaudio cd player, Rotel 1070, an Arcam cd 72t, or a Denon CD-1650sr (asian version with the 24bit chip). I am also considering a used classe cdp.3.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks!
phizzer
rbraga
1 posts
 
Rega Planet 2000 is the way to go in your price range and requirements.
mattybumpkin
590 posts
 
I do not think you want to look at the Arcam or Rotel based on your wants (neither are warm/laidback). As mentioned, the Rega would work very well. FYI - it is top loading, which may be an issue for some. Also, look at the Music Hall CD25, which is what I have. It has HDCD decoding as well.
fefer77
37 posts
 
Ah! Njoe Tjoeb or Heart. Both are modified Marantz players with a tube output stage (6DJ8). They sound great and are in your price range. Loren.
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