since you already have a cd5, suggest you add a flatcap 2 or if you can afford the hicap. W/ the hicap, it will sound close to the cdx, although not quite there.
the cdx is in a different league and agreat player.
by the way, i also have the merlin tsm-se. great speakers but they like tube gears though!! the only solid state amp i have tried them with is the audio analogue puccini se remote. it sounds really good with this speaker.
I have a feeling with your set-up, its sounding a bit bright!
email me if you have any more concerns
the cdx is in a different league and agreat player.
by the way, i also have the merlin tsm-se. great speakers but they like tube gears though!! the only solid state amp i have tried them with is the audio analogue puccini se remote. it sounds really good with this speaker.
I have a feeling with your set-up, its sounding a bit bright!
email me if you have any more concerns