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Which CD-player with Paradigm 40 and ATI 2505

Hi, this is my first post on the site. Im about to get
a new cd-player to replace my old Panasonic dvd-A110.
I have narrowed down to the Rega Planet 2000 and Arcam Diva cd-72. But non of the dealers will lend it for home testing. I have a Paradigm Studio 40 V2 and a ATI 2505 amp. With the A110 the sound is good and clear but a little to the bright side. I need a cd with a little on the warm side. Any advice will be usefull.
neogeo333
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hedgehog
183 posts
 
As a former 40v.2 owner, I can definitely atest to the fact that they can be a bit bright in the wrong system. I'd go with the Rega as it is slightly laid back...but very musical and rich sounding.

The 'Digms don't like silver cables, and love tube amplifiers...I didn't really enjoy them much until I bought my first VTL amp.
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bradz
229 posts
 
Also consider adding a tubed dac to your current dvd. I also had a bright side on my Sony 7700 dvd so I added a CAL Sigma II dac and it helped out considerably. Good luck.
neogeo333 OP
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Right now im using a Creek OBH-14 as a pre for music.
Im saving to get a new pre/pro soon. The Anthem AVM-20
is a contender.
tacs
220 posts
 
A solid state amp/preamp is likely to highlight brightness no matter what CD player you use. If you don't like brightness you'll have to alter your amplification components probably.
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