CDP for Plinius/Totem Combo


Hi. I'm currently looking to upgrade my CDP. Listen to vocal/jazz/easy listening mostly. Room is 12x13 ft.

Arcam Alpha 7SE
MF X DAC V3/X10/XPSU
Plinius 9200
Totem Forests

Price range $2-3K for the CDP (used or brand new). Thanks.
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I own a similar set up; Plinius sa100, Totem model ones (also have tried arrows and forests on the same electronics) And this is what I recommend..

Meridian G08 Detailed
Musical Fidelity A5.5 Warm and Full (tube output)
Bel Canto CD2 Neutral (touch of smoothness)
Audio Research CD3 MK2 Warmish
Cary 300/303 Warm

I have also heard that Sim Audio makes excellent CD Players that are synergistic with our components.

It also is a point where you can decide where you want to alter your sound. Maybe you would prefer your sound to be warmer? Smoother? or maybe it's lacking some detail and robustness? Or Maybe you like the tonal balance right now so you would want a fairly neutral CDP (Bel Canto).

Just my 2 cents

I am using a Bel Canto DAC3 right now and really love the musicality it brings to the table for 2500.

Cheers,

Darren