I have the Music Hall CD25.2 and have not had any issues with stickiness in the cd drawer.
The interconnect used will certainly affect the sound. I had been using some cheap old Monster cable for a while and it was super bright. AudioQuest Black Mamba 2 helped calm it down.
As for sound, I'm actually not 100% sure how I feel about it. The sound is very clear, but it can be a bit fatiguing, IMO. It's a clear sound, but not necessarily a very full sound. I am considering the Burson HD Op Amp upgrade if I keep it. I personally think that having an easy upgrade path does give this CDP an advantage over others in the price range.
The interconnect used will certainly affect the sound. I had been using some cheap old Monster cable for a while and it was super bright. AudioQuest Black Mamba 2 helped calm it down.
As for sound, I'm actually not 100% sure how I feel about it. The sound is very clear, but it can be a bit fatiguing, IMO. It's a clear sound, but not necessarily a very full sound. I am considering the Burson HD Op Amp upgrade if I keep it. I personally think that having an easy upgrade path does give this CDP an advantage over others in the price range.