Wahoo, I would do neither, you would get far better results upgrading to a much better digital front end.
Your ARC CD 9 is showing its age vs newer digital front ends which will uncover more information and present a more realistic soundstage.
You will be shocked at the overall improvment you allready have an excellent set of electronics.
Other things you can do to improve the system is to use Critical Mass Centerstage footers they difference they make is shocking, you will get far great image width, lower noise floor tighter bass and greater dynamics.
Our philosophy is to tackle the weak points in someones system. and your digital is five years out of date.
You can go to a much better CD player, a CD player Dac, a pure Dac, you would be amazed at the improvements by adding a digital server and moving into modern streaming.
You can always reach out to us if you want further information
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
Your ARC CD 9 is showing its age vs newer digital front ends which will uncover more information and present a more realistic soundstage.
You will be shocked at the overall improvment you allready have an excellent set of electronics.
Other things you can do to improve the system is to use Critical Mass Centerstage footers they difference they make is shocking, you will get far great image width, lower noise floor tighter bass and greater dynamics.
Our philosophy is to tackle the weak points in someones system. and your digital is five years out of date.
You can go to a much better CD player, a CD player Dac, a pure Dac, you would be amazed at the improvements by adding a digital server and moving into modern streaming.
You can always reach out to us if you want further information
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ