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Need a CD player to match

Hi,

Many of you helped with my integrated amp purchase, and are currently helping me to find a great set of headphones and an associated amplifier. Thanks!

Last night, though, while holding a listening session with my fiancee, I determined that the next step needs to be a dedicated CD player that will feed my Audio Refinement Complete Alpha (and Tyler Linbrook Monitors). This unit will replace a nearly two year-old Pioneer SACD/DVDA/DVDV/CD combi player that is the last remnant of the old home theater...

Two price ranges: $100-$500 & $600-$875.

I was looking at a Rega Planet, after one had been recommended by a friend...

Again, thanks!
ivyinvestor

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ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Folks -

Thanks so much for your opinions thus far. I'm quite excited by them, and have been reading up on as many of the recommendations for which I can find data!

RE: going with an Audio Refinement Complete or Integret to match my existing gear, I've had difficulty locating reviews for these pieces. I have a local dealer that sells YBA/AR, but even he couldn't find many reviews. I'd be happy to consider products "in the family", though.

Thanks for helping to increase the size of my list!
ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Hi, again, all...

I've read much about all of the players mentioned. For those of you who have MH 25s, or 25.2s, have you had them modded? Do you buy them and then send them somewhere to have them modded? Or, do you purchase them "new" from modders?

Those of you with Onix and ("my") Audio Refinement Complete CD models: Have you had them modded? To what extent/success?

Also, when folks say that the Planets are not that analytical, but very musical, I have difficulty understanding what this truly means: is there detail sacrificed in favor of warmth and sweetness?

Thanks, again!
ivyinvestor
ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Dave,

Will you take care of these mods yourself or are you planning on having them done at a certain facility?

Thanks
ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Thanks much, Dave. I'll really look forward to hearing this information, as it seems that most folks perform more than just this mod (most of the Level-1 mods change caps, too)...

Thanks!
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