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Headphone System CD Player Recommendations Please

Presently using Creative Jukebox 3 (with WAV files) as source, but looking to upgrade to CD player. I generally listen to all types of music (well, no Rap or Heavy Metal). My present audio equipment consists of Sennheiser HD 600 with Equinox Cable, Etymotic 4S, Headroom Cosmic Reference Amp with Base Station One Power Supply.

Some of the CD players that I am thinking about (came up with this list from researching posts here on audiogon) are Ayre CX7, Audio Research CD3 MKII, Arcam FMJ 33, MF Trivista, Marantz SA14 Ver2. Would appreciate some comments or critic, or even suggestions if there other players that I should be looking at. CD playback is the priority, SACD to be considered a bonus feature if available.

Thanks a bunch for your comments.
kaneson

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Thanks for the comments.

Swampwalker- trying to keep it below $5K. All of the players I listed above are just below $5K, except the Trivista, which is about $5,200.00 I don't mind stretching the budget a little if necessary.

Budrew-Thanks for the suggestion. I came across your post here looking for CD player as well. Looks like you got the CD5i. How much did you pay for the player, and what was the price for the CDX2? Happy listening. The HD600 is great, but from what I hear, the HD650 is much better.

Anyone else with some comments/ideas please.
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