Were to go after a Rega Planet 2000?


Hello,

I have a planet 2000 and enjoy its sound. I like its tone, PRAT, timber etc... but I want more of it. I find that the Rega lacks authority when playing. It still sounds like a CD player (and a CD player at that) but not live music. I want something that has the good qualities of the Rega, but just expands on them. I want a player to take control and give me music which leaves little to none to complain about.

I really like my friends Wadia, but I simply can't afford one.
I love the way it portrays the music.

My budget is $750-$1000 plus what ever I can sell me Rega for.

I have been suggested the Sony DVP-9000es. From what I have read it is reasonably priced and sounds good. But it's a Sony, and I am unsure about it.

I will consider everything, my only request is no tubes. I think they are better served in the preamp. Thoughts and opinions welcome.

Cheers,
Nick
nickway

Showing 1 response by mbacinello

add a dac to it...ive heard comments from people who have added the Ack Dack to there rega planets and Jupiter's and seen significant improvement...
my new Ack Dack 2.0 should arrive in a couple of weeks ill let you know how it sounds.
the previous Ack can be had for about $350-400 used, the new Dack 2.0 for $795