Down sizing and upgrading

[steveinaz]

Time to simplify and upgrade my source. Recently sold my Benchmark DAC to a Polkie, and I'm continuing research (thanks to suggestions here) for a new, upgraded CDP.

Been an interesting week listening to my C.E.C. for the first time in a couple years thru its analog outputs. This is really a fantastic CD Player; I forgot just how good it sounded on it's own. Very smooth character to it's sound, easy to listen to; bass is a little fat (compared to the DAC1), but treble is excellent.

[JimBRICK]

I've been thinking about this when the timecome

http://www.jolida.com/catalogue/models/jd100a.shtml

[steveinaz]

Yep..that's one on the short list, also:

Rotel RCD-1072
Marantz SA8001
Consanance C-120
Shanling
YBA
Cary
...among many others..

[I-SIG]

Steve,

Next time I head that way, I'll bring my Rotel for you to borrow for awhile. I'll hook up my Onk DVD player to fill the gap, no biggie.

Wes

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

Has anyone tried the Musical Fidelity tube buffer, the X10 I think?

I'm thinking about grabbing one, but wonder if it really helps...

[steveinaz]

I think I've decided, after a couple of days listening to my CEC, I'm gonna keep her. The CD upgrade will have to wait. I'm really enjoying listening to it again sans DAC.

I very nearly bought the MF tube buffer on a couple of occasions, just to check it out.