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Recommendations of CD player for my system

Basically trying to beat it around the bush, skip the ongoing process of trying numerous cd players. Maybe by listing what I own so far, you could throw me some suggestions. Mind you, I'm happy with the way it sounds now, but we all know, it's an unfinish quest......
Systems as follows:
Pre-Amp: Myryad MDP500 Powe Amp: Bryston 9BST
CD Player: REGA PLANET( orig.) DVD: Pioneer DV-05
Speakers: Magnepan 1.6. I was thinking of getting, Meridian 506-20, or 506-24, for they come up on Audiogon at an affordable price. Is the REGA sufficient for what I have, or by getting, "higher end" player be an over kill for this set up.
Any comments would be greately apreciated.
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socrates
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I would keep your CDP and dump the Myryad for a bigger improvement in sound for the $$$.
socrates
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Toudou, my friend with near the same setup to mine has the Myryad and a newer EAD side-by-side for a shootout, to both of use the EAD was the superior preamp, which shocked us to as we'be both seen the reviews for the Myryad as favorable. We only a-b tested with redbook, SACD and DVDA, but the Myryad wash bright and flat next to the EAD and it seemed to struggle with dynamics, while the EAD was effortless in its presentation and simply much easier to listen to. Professional reviewers did note that the 2ch performance of the Myryad wasn't so hot as well, fwiw. Movies may be a different story, but I'm not a videophile and couldn't judge its performance there, which may be worth the praise on that end. The Myryad build quality was lacking too, not that its very important, but next to the EAD it looked cheap. If you're happy with the sound stick with it, your associated gear may balance out, but if you find the system lacking it may be worth the effort to try a different pre/pro.
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