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Comparisons from these brands
ARC is a big-boned sound, but CD7 VERY impressive. Audio Aero seems detailed. Cary (306 SACD) detail and a bit upfront depending on system. Of above brands, that's all I have experience with. Thanks. 
How can I improve my CD sound?
Every CD player is different. A laid back sound (What comes to mind first are Marantz SA-11s12? SA-7s1? SA-15s1?). Simaudio? Accuphase? Classe? Read some reviews and try to get a clue from that. Audition carefully. System synergy plays a real big ... 
Older Cd Players vs. new ones
I have an Andromeda (Simaudio). It has the 1704uk chips as does my older Simaudio Eclipse. Andromeda is more dynamic. Eclipse still sounds very good. Andromeda increases dynamics, detail, residual grunge, and improves balance. Units reliable, expe... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
I have not compared it with players mentioned in your setup. I can tell you what I do know. I do know it is better than Simaudio Eclipse, and better dynamics than Esoteric ($6000 unit DV50) and Marantz SA-11s1. Andromeda has fantastic dynamic cont... 
CD players for soundstage depth
Simaudio Andromeda will do that, amazing in my opinion. I enjoy it. For lesser cost perhaps Supernova or CD1. I have not heard CD1 or Supernova, so I cannot say for certainty on those, but there is technology flowdown. Other good CD players seem t... 
Sim Audio Super Nova owners - comments
ArkioI am new to Audiogon. Sorry for late response, but since I have Simaudio maybe I can help. I do not have Supernova, but have Andromeda. I have Eclipse also. I hope you can get an estimate from below. Andromeda has deeper bass, not as "dirty" ...