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Replace CDP or Ride out with Existing?

Hello,

I have been reading more forums and researching more then ever on this topic.

I have a Sony DVP 9000ES with some Modright mods (not the tube mods). All together I have $1900 sunk in this thing which I purchased in 2001 I think.

I have the itch to replace it with something better and dedicated to redbook CD playback as that is all I use it for. My itch is fueled by the quest for best sound to me.

My system consists of:

Bryston 4B SST Pro amp
Bryston BP-20 Pre with internal DAC option
Paradigm Studio 20 version 5 Speakers.

I have been toying with the idea of a Cyrus CDT or CDXT-SE2 but in some ways I would feel stupid spending that much bank here now in the digital streaming network player age but I don't forsee myself ripping my extensive cd collection to disk and then having to back it up etc.

so could I harvest more sound from a newer cd transport or should I stick it out with my modded 9000ES?

Thanks!
photonman

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mechans
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There is really only one opinion that matters as usual yours. You have to listen to some other players or transport and DAC combinations and decide whether it sounds significantly better than the current rig.
If you want people to tell you that you should stream and not use a disc player you won't hear it from me. I like the CD and am uncertain about moving to a new technology at this time.
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