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Will I notice the differance?

I have had a Marantz CD67se for 10 years on my budget system. Now that I replaced my parasound amp/preamp with Aragon equipment I am wondering about upgrading. I am in the $600-700 budget. I am interested in a older Cal Audio Labs Icon Boss or CL15.

My question is...would I be better off buying a rega, rotel new for a few hundred more or will the sound be pretty much similiar to the Marantz? Should I worry about a older CD player?

I can't seem to listen the setup anymore. I have Magnepan 1.6. Acurus RL11 pre, 4004II amp.

I am SO confused.
Thanks
keithdeg
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jond
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Get a used Rega Planet 2000 in the $500 range and spend the rest on music or new interconnects to hook up your cd player. You'll be very happy.
keithdeg OP
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Thanks guys for the responses.
keithdeg OP
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OK peeps, I bought a Arcam CD73. To answer my own question, yes, I noticed a HUGE differance. I am happy now. Very happy!
rgs92
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I used to have the CAL Icon II Boss and really enjoyed it. Not too detailed, but relaxed with no glare or tizz. I traded it for a Meridian 508.24 and did not think it was any better. This was around 1997-8. The CAL was very reliable and never had any problems. I think for around $5-600 it's a bargain.
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jond
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Allright, you go dog! Happy listening!
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