I wonder if you could find an Ayre CX-7e used in your price range? The Ayre has amazing synergy with ARC, I had it with my ARC CA-50 into ProAc monitors for a few years till I got the Ayre integrated. Still miss the CA-50 though. I think you would be seriously impressed with the Ayre CD player in your system, to the same degree as with the addition of your ARC amp.
CD Player Upgrade:Please Help
Hello,
I want to upgrade my cd player. It is a marantz sa8001. I bought it brand new and have had it for several months. I think it is a good value, as it offers nice sound for reasonable money. I do think, though, that now, with my latest preamp upgrade to an ARC LS25MKII, the cdp is holding my system back. I am looking for a red book cd player, and something that will be a synergistic fit with the down stream electronics and speakers. The ARC chain is very fast, open, clear and dynamic, and with a touch of velvety warmth that I love. The dyns are neutral and pretty transparent. I am looking for an equally relaxed, open, and dynamic cdp. My budget is about 1500. I was considering an ARC CD2 for that total synergy thing but what other contenders are there at this used price point?
Thanks!
I want to upgrade my cd player. It is a marantz sa8001. I bought it brand new and have had it for several months. I think it is a good value, as it offers nice sound for reasonable money. I do think, though, that now, with my latest preamp upgrade to an ARC LS25MKII, the cdp is holding my system back. I am looking for a red book cd player, and something that will be a synergistic fit with the down stream electronics and speakers. The ARC chain is very fast, open, clear and dynamic, and with a touch of velvety warmth that I love. The dyns are neutral and pretty transparent. I am looking for an equally relaxed, open, and dynamic cdp. My budget is about 1500. I was considering an ARC CD2 for that total synergy thing but what other contenders are there at this used price point?
Thanks!