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CD player for Mcintosh/Krell int amp

I currently use two different int amps for listening to music.......Krell KAV 400xi and also a Mcintosh MA6300.

I like both of them and they are not going anywhere...
however I am looking for a cd player.

*XLR outputs
*$2000-$3000 new or used
*detailed for redbook with good bass
*SACD is a bonus....do not have to have it
*Tube player would work well with either

I currently have a Mcintosh MCD 201 which I really like
for SACD......I have a couple SACD'S. But I think I can do
better with redbook..which is 98% what I listen to.
I have had the Rega's and MF's. I really liked the A5 from MF.....do not understand why they do NOT use balanced outputs.

Really looking at an AYRE(ax7e) or ESOTERIC(SA10) or used ACCUPHASE.

I am really not into the modded $800 cd player for $2000.

AM I UPGRADING?
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
klaudio

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klaudio OP
113 posts
 
I do like both of my amps and would not trade them.
I am looking at the AYRE very closely.
GET DIFFERENT AMPS !!!!!!! NO WAY!
klaudio OP
113 posts
 
Both the Mac int amp and the Krell int amp
have their virtues.....one thing for sure they both SOUND
better with good XLR cables.

Never thought about the Krell CD player.
I see the SACD Standard on thi site.

By the way I think the Krell int amp I own is a steal
for the price.
klaudio OP
113 posts
 
Wow........I thought I would hear more comments
about the Mcintosh MA 6300 than the Krell.
I have owned more Mcintosh pieces than Krell,
so I am going to take all of your advice with the
400xi.

I thought it looked (KRELL) and sounded great for the price.
I am very happy with it........the bottom line test
for me......is my toe tapping.....and I did not have
to take out a loan to buy it. I may have to look at the Krell SACD.
Was thinking along the AYRE pathway...but that could change.

I am more into listening to the music than to try
to find some sound I have not heard on a recording
I have heard 4,000,000 times. This hobby is much
more fun that way for me......I used to be like that!

I know more about the Krell 400xi than when I bought it..
that's for sure!
klaudio OP
113 posts
 
I am having more fun now with audio than ever and
I agree that you shouldn't kill yourself to
find a sound that is utopia for all......you will not.

I like this Krell int amp. I like my little MAC int amp.
Ten years ago they would have been here for two months and on to the next newest, coolest, highly reviewed component.

I like the Ayon idea.....may be a little out of my budget.
I think $3000 may be tops.....if the stock market gets better.......just kidding.

Very good comments and regarded advice.
klaudio OP
113 posts
 
No real or long term experience......cut me a break.
This is not a Jolida thread.
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