Even if you don't like the sound of these 2 CD players anymore you could still use them as transports. Have you considered trying out a DAC instead of a full CD player? There's quite a few very good ones in the used market for your budget, and if you don't particularly like the sound of one you could probably sell it for the same as you bought it for and try another.
The Next CD Player Recommendation
Now I am looking for my next CD player. What did I use before? Only two: BAT VK D5 and Resolution Audio CD55. For me the BAT VK D5 is very dynamic but lack of lyrical emotion factor; the Resolution Audio CD 55 has a congested soundstage which is insubstantial as I listen to large-scaled orchestra pieces (Bruckner and Mahler) quite often. Below are other associated equipments
Pre-Amplifier: Counterpoint SA11
Power Amplifier: Counterpoint NP-100 monoblocks
Speaker: Piega P-10
Interconnect Cable: Silver Audio Appassionata
Speaker Cable: Silver Audio Symphony 48 & Ensemble Megaflux
Room: 16 x 27 x 10
Music: Classical
I would like to have a player can generate more relax sound and handle large-scaled orchestra pieces. SACD and DVD playback functions are not required.
Based on the above information, can you make your recommendation(s)?
Thanks in advance and happy listening.
Otto
Pre-Amplifier: Counterpoint SA11
Power Amplifier: Counterpoint NP-100 monoblocks
Speaker: Piega P-10
Interconnect Cable: Silver Audio Appassionata
Speaker Cable: Silver Audio Symphony 48 & Ensemble Megaflux
Room: 16 x 27 x 10
Music: Classical
I would like to have a player can generate more relax sound and handle large-scaled orchestra pieces. SACD and DVD playback functions are not required.
Based on the above information, can you make your recommendation(s)?
Thanks in advance and happy listening.
Otto