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Need help choosing new CD player

I want to buy a CD player or separate Transport + DAC for $1,500-$3,000 that does 24-bit processing. Can anyone recommend some excellent products for 2-channel music? My system consists of a Conrad Johnson MF2300 amp and Audio Research LS-15 pre-amp and B&W Matrix 802 Series 3 main speakers.
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tpsonic
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You might want to take a listen to the Gamut CD-1.I've owned some expensive unit]last:Burmester 001} and I am enjoying this even more.No tubes and asking price is $2999.You should be able to get a discount and will outperform the Arcam and AAero,IMO,in the same price range.Happy hunting.Tom
tpsonic
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There are quite a few in that price range worth auditioning.Audio Aero Prima {$2200},Shanling CDT 100 w/WE tube upgrade {2-2500},Arcam FMJ {2200},Gamut CD1 {2999}.I have to admit,IMHO the Shanling is very sexy and with the WE upgrade has a very good midrange.The AAero does the extremes better,but the CDT has it in the midrange,though a little less "pop" in the midbass.Good luck finding the player that works in your system.
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