Since you own an ATI 2505 I'm assuming you're running everything through an HT pre/pro? What is the sonic character of this processor?
I own an ATI 1505, and at one time ran my CDP through it and the rest of my HT setup. My speakers are NHTs and the pre/pro is a Marantz. I can remember the sound being thin and a bit bright, and with powerful amps like the ATIs that's not something I wanted to amplify. I eventually abandoned all hope of getting what I wanted musically from a hybred setup and built a stand alone music system.
I haven't heard either the Rega or Arcam players you mention. But based on reviews and opinions I've read on Audiogon, I think by using a Rega Planet with your 40v2s you can get some decent 2-channel playback that won't be bright.
Good luck.
I own an ATI 1505, and at one time ran my CDP through it and the rest of my HT setup. My speakers are NHTs and the pre/pro is a Marantz. I can remember the sound being thin and a bit bright, and with powerful amps like the ATIs that's not something I wanted to amplify. I eventually abandoned all hope of getting what I wanted musically from a hybred setup and built a stand alone music system.
I haven't heard either the Rega or Arcam players you mention. But based on reviews and opinions I've read on Audiogon, I think by using a Rega Planet with your 40v2s you can get some decent 2-channel playback that won't be bright.
Good luck.