Perhaps I can help. I have two CD changers - an Anthem CD-1 and a McIntosh 7008. Given the limitations of a changer mechanism compared to a good quality single disk player, both player sperform quite well. But, I have modified both untis. The Anthem was sent to Andy Bartha for extensive modifications($500) to the power supply and an upgrade of the internal signal path. I also upgraded to tube. It is a tube player and even without the modificatosn it was quite musical. With the modifications it has a much extendd depth and clarity. On the other had the McIntosh changer is much quieter and appears to be a better machine mechanically. It also is quite musical. I modified it by changing the factory power wire and plug to a removable connection to upgrade the power cable. Plus I added sound deadening material to every thing that could resonate on the case. Both of these changes were neglible costs but made quite a difference.
Great sound from CD Changer?
I am putting together my first "audiophile" system. I have a jolida tube amp and B&W Nautilus 804 speakers. But I am looking for a CD Changer. I realize that I just can't live with a single CD player...just too inconvenient for me. Are there are "audiophile" quality CD changers out there?