Will a more resolving CDP improve my system?


Hi. I have a fairly decent system that I have built up recently-Soliloquy 6.3 speakers, Conrad-Johnson PV10a preamp and MF-2200 amp, and an Arcam CD73T. I was looking to maybe purchase a nicer CDP (like a Consonance Reference 2.2) that was more resolving, with better detail. But, I am wondering-will a more improved CDP make much of a difference in my system? Or, is it too low-end to benefit much from an improved CDP? Everyone I hear raving about high-end CDP's seem to have high-end parts elsewhwere-my system's value at retail is about $7K. Should I spend another $500 on a CDP, or elsewhere (preamp is the next obvious upgrade, as is upgrading the amp with current parts). I live in a remote area and don't have the luxury of taking units home and demoing them. Thanks!

Chiho
chiho

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IMHO you are at a point in time when you should make a serious commitment to finding a pre-amp that is tonally neutral, well balanced, revealing, and yet retain liquidity. This is a component that you should be able to live with for many years. Once you have done that you will have the platform for judging and selecting all of your other components. Don't try to cheap out on this item - it will pay off in the long run (believe it or not, I'm running with a 20+ year old pre-amp thats still competitive and sought after today!) CJ has some nice highend preamps (used) that could fit the bill, as could many others.