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Looking for CDP/ss amp 3K each

I'm in the market for both CDP and ss amp and have 3K to spend for each. My preference for a CDP is something neutral, fast, and airy. Redbook only, not interested in universal or SACD players. Passive linestage a plus. Speakers are B&W 802 but will be upgrading those also. Any suggestiions? Thanks!
foreveryoung
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srwooten
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"the right DAC"
PS Audio PerfectWave Dac,3K new, 2K used.
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driver
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I'm not a fan of metal dome tweeters but one of the best sounding B&W setups I've heard was run with Mac amps. These were a set of the MC501 mono blocks with the huge VU meters. I would think if the house sound is comparable, a different Mac piece would work.

Don't know what the difference between the metal dome & diamond tweeters would be from a sonic standpoint.

A very nice amp I can recommend is the Ayre V-5x or xe. I still think this is a "sleeper" piece & can be had used for right around $3k.
larryski2
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I'd second the Ayre V-5xe (there are currently two listed) and with that, you could also add the Ayre CX-7e CDP which are selling used at less than 2K, or the Ayre C-5xe Universal Player which are selling used in the $3500 range.
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