higher end cd player


I'm finally in the market for my last cdp. Line of thought here is that sacd software will get more plentiful, and players more sophisticated, in a few years time, but presently I want to get the best out of my red book cd's. Preferences for a tubey, bloomy, and dark soundstage should be taken into account; cold and clinical not really my cup of tea. Hardware to match includes ML 334, SF Line 2, ML Ascents, and Cardas Golden Cross cabling. I currently have an Arcam Alpha 9; it sounds wonderful, but I'm ready for the next level. I'm thinking audio aero cap mark 11 or musical fidelity nuvista; any thoughts guys? I really like the idea of the line level inputs on the audio aero!
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I own the AA MarkII and I love it. I run a number of digital sources (DVD, 5-disk CD player, Satellite) through it and I have no complaints.

the used price here on A'gon makes it quite worth it. When shipping, the AA has a habit of snapping a pair of lock skrews that hold the transport. The fellow who sold it to me said he would contact the distributor for me if the unit arrived with this problem. He 'double wrapped' it in two boxes, each with it's own layer of insullation and the unit arrived in perfect shape. You might bring this up with the original purchaser (assuming he is the original purchaser) that you buy it from prior to shipping as AA ships the replacements, I understand, free to the original purchaser. Since I did not have this problem I can't speak any more to it.

Good luck. You won't be sorry you bought it. the volumn control means you don't need a pre.