Your Rotel cdp punches way above its price. I use an older Rotel as a transport to a newer DAC, it works very well for this. A couple of people have suggested a DAC, and I agree also. Your speakers are very sensitive and is a good match for your Sophia, which is also a good amp... Maybe a DACit from Peachtree, or Micromega dac might fit the bill? These are both very highly rated dacs.
What, if any, component to upgrade? Advice?
So, in a qualifying question for the First World problem department, here's my current system:
1. Triangle Titus 202 monitors
2. Rotel 1072 cd player
3. Sophia Electric Baby Amp (upgraded caps, etc; new tubes 10w/ch)
4. Mapleshade speaker cables
5. Nordost IC's
Which component to upgrade? Or should I be happy with the sweet little system I have and deny the audio bug any further entrance? I like my sound, but it's still a bit too little of a presence than I'm looking for.
Any advice? Budget is under $1000
Thank you in advance.
1. Triangle Titus 202 monitors
2. Rotel 1072 cd player
3. Sophia Electric Baby Amp (upgraded caps, etc; new tubes 10w/ch)
4. Mapleshade speaker cables
5. Nordost IC's
Which component to upgrade? Or should I be happy with the sweet little system I have and deny the audio bug any further entrance? I like my sound, but it's still a bit too little of a presence than I'm looking for.
Any advice? Budget is under $1000
Thank you in advance.