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Upgrading cd player

I thinking about upgrading my Rega Isis CDP. I’m thinking about the Audio Research Ref 9se or the McIntosh MCD1200. Can anyone give me any thoughts / options on this ? Also I heard that Audio Research stopped production on the Ref 9se due to not being able to get the lasers anymore / that Phillips stopped making them ? I would also rather stick to a one box unit than separates. Ty.  Also if anyone else can recommend anything also I would appreciate it. My budget is up at about 12k 

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tattooedtrackman

 

CD7 v. CD9 is a matter of taste. The CD9 is more versatile for those Audiophiles looking to stream from DAC section as well as spinning their fave CDs. The CD7 does not call attention to the DAC section, simply plays silver discs. I did audition all of these ARC players in an all-ARC system.

 

I am looking forward in reading more about the ARC v. Rega ISIS!

 

Happy Listening!

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tattooedtrackman

 

The answer is two-fold- CD7 because of Tubes, CD9 because of DAC section.

CD5 was not over-engineered, just a straight up spinner.

 

Happy Listening!

 

 

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tattooedtrackman

 

My pleasure. I have only spent time w/ models- CD5, CD7 and CD9.

 

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ARC CD5, CD7 and CD9 are all Outstanding!

Happy Listening!

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tattooedtrackman

 

Nice score! on the Ref CD9 player.

 

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