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CD Help

I am new to high end audio, and have recently purchased the Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor and am pairing it with the Sonus Faber Musica. I am having trouble finding a CD player that is a good fit with this combination.

When I demo'd the gear, I listened to a YBA player that I thought sounded great. However, I have reservations about the electronics of the YBA (it didn't read one of my disks). I then auditioned three CD players on a different system (with Audio Physics speakers) this weekend. These were the new Musical Fidelity $2500, Arcam FMJ33, $2500, and store demo two year old Cary 303/200 $2300 (askings). I thought the Cary was the best of the group, and was unfortunately disappointed with the Arcam.

Recognizing this is an individual preference, I would appreciate any thoughts from more experience listeners on players. I feel like both the speaker and the amp can handle a very good source, and am reluctant to pair them with a weaker CD player. That said, i am not particularly crazy about moving into $4k for a CD. Any thoughts on strong, neutral, pure 2-channel CD players for this system?
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audiofankj
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I am with Kehut and Beavis. I have owned the JD-100A and would suggest the stock mod with NOS Mullard CV4004. I have also heard the level 2 mod from Parts Connexion and would put my money on the stock unit and NOS tubes, IMO.

Kehut has done more tube rolling than I with this unit, so if you go that way, you would have some sound advice!

I would suggest contacting Wally (Underwoodwally) at www.underwoodhifi.com for a new JD-100A - super guy.
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