I faced the same dilemma. Nakamichi CA-1 preamp and PA-1 amp with Parasound CDC-1500 CD player and Parasound DAC into (newer) Klipsch KP-400's. Harsh sounds thru the CD player that were just not enjoyable to listen to. Switched over to a new Sony 999-ES sacd player from my other system and things improved. Now I have the Shanling CD-T100 tube CD player in my system and it sounds great, the whole system. I find that Stealth M-7 I/C's smooth things out. Straightwire Virtuoso cable and I/C's (compared to Serenade) reveal flaws in source components but, once you get it right, deliver bass with authority. Audience cable and I/C's remain my favorite combination for all around performance.
Thanks to all replying to cd sounding like LP.
I should of written that I have a tube preamp, a Audio Research SP9MKll, a Hafler DH500/Xl600 amp, use either depending on the mood. I also have 2 different sets of klipsch speakers. So the horns are more than like the culprit on my cd play back. I really like the speakers though. I will keep my cd player, replace the inner connects, maybe pick up a DAC. Can anyone recommend a nice speaker wire that might actually increase bass response?
I do want to thank each of you that replied to my previous question.
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I do want to thank each of you that replied to my previous question.
This web site is GREAT!!