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Whic CD player would you pick and why

I am looking to add a better CD player to my system. My current system consists of Mcintosh Amps the 402 and the 502. The pre-amp is the Anthem Statement 2 The cd player is the Moon Equinox.The speakers are the Martin Logan Vantages. The CD players that I am looking at are the:
Ayre CX 7e
Mcintosh Mcd 500
Linn unidisk SC
Esoteric Sa60
Cary 306
I am a Jazz listener and enjoy feamle vocals. PLease share you insights of the pro's or cons of any of these players. I am willing to spend 6,500. on the player.
Thanks for the insghts
Eric
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lysaker OP
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40 views and no insights yet. Have I posted the question wrong. I would love some educated insights please
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Macdadtexas,
Linn has a new cd player that uses an external hard drive have you heard anything on this?
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Psacanli,
The warrenty is a concern. Esoteric only has a two warranty extending one additional year once registered. Most folks don't sell new and to transfer thewarranty costs an additional $100.
Thanks for the insights,
Eric
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Zieman,
If the Anthem is the weeek link what is your thoughts on replacement?
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T-Bone,
Have you heard any thing about the Linn Dac system?
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Pbrennan,
Thanks I could not find the other listed above
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To all,
If Ripping is the answer which Dac is the next question? Thanks to those who have already offered insight.
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Audiofeil,
you rock
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lysaker OP
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The moon was and is amazing but it was stolen. I listed it to give a solid vision of what i use(d)
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Zieman,
I have not tried the 106. Do you have any insights on the B&K ref 70 as a pre-prpo apposed to the anthem d2
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Thank you all for your insights. I making the move to the Linn Akurate DS. I did an A/B test with it and the Wadia 581ise I felt that the Linn smoked it in detail and depth. the staging was not effected by either. being able to pull specific instruments out of the music tracks was amazing. That being said the DS also allows for you to become total engaged in the total music score.
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sounds real audio,
I thank you for your insight. Getting an unbiased opinion is tough. Don't be so hard on the other chap. Thanks for the insight.
Eric
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