upgrade for p-1a/p-3a/monolitic

Welcome Georgeo. I would definately upgrade the CD player. I'm also looking (down the road) for that type of upgrade for my p1a/p3a combo. Try these Audiogon threads out for size -- they give some nice perspectives on "best" cd player or transport.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1026671292&read&keyw&zzbest=cd=player

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&978020891&read&keyw&zzbest=cd=player

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1020897685&read&keyw&zzbest=cd=player

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1006034675&read&keyw&zzbest=cd=player

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1035513645&openflup&5&4#5

A transport with I2S output like the Audio Alchemy pro. and then running the P1/P3 in I2S direct mode creates a nice improvement. Also, running the Monolithic and the transport through a PS Audio power plant set to 75 or 81 creates another major sonic improvement. Camelot I2S cables between the P1 and P3 work great.