Sd2005gt, If you don't care about SACD, and want the best you can get from redbook, I would recommend you audtion the following ( they all fall $ in you budget range):1) Ensemble CDP $8000.00 2) Reimyo 777CDP $12000.00 3)Accustic Arts transport with the new DACl-MK3 DAC Total for both $11000.00 I just posted a review on the AA DAC that you might want to take a look at. I know you were seeking information on CDP, but the Accustic Arts gear is really world class for redbook CD and priced very fairly for its build quality and wonderful performance. Hope this helps.
APL 3910, Exemplar 3910, MF KW, Esoteric X-01?
I currently have Krell KPS-28c cd player ($8500). I am thinking about upgrading in the near future. Please help me decide which player – most important for me is “red book” format. The rest of my gears are Krell KCT pre-amp ($9000), Krell 400cx amp ($10500) and Wilson Audio Sophia ($11500). Following are possible players in random order:
Musical Fidelity KW SACD - $7,000.00
Krell CD/SACD – to be released soon (because of CAST) - $?
ESOTERIC X-01 SACD/CD - $13,00.00
APL 3910 - $5000.00
Exemplar 3910- $4000.00
Will I be down grading instead of upgrading with any of the above player?
Thanks in advance for your input
Musical Fidelity KW SACD - $7,000.00
Krell CD/SACD – to be released soon (because of CAST) - $?
ESOTERIC X-01 SACD/CD - $13,00.00
APL 3910 - $5000.00
Exemplar 3910- $4000.00
Will I be down grading instead of upgrading with any of the above player?
Thanks in advance for your input