Question Best CD player and amplifier for Monitor Audio Pl500 II

[plastic penguin]

Would also look at Leema Tucana. Leema in general are a good match with MAs.

 

[Al ears]

Would also look at Leema Tucana. Leema in general are a good match with MAs.

The Antilla CD player should match amp and is no slouch in itself.....

 

[MUSICRAFT]

OP - in all probability a dedicated engine ie. a power amplifier is likely to be a better bet to help get on top of and firmly grip, drive and energise the PL500II's. In this respect Pass Laboratories X250.8 paired and fed with an EMM Labs/Meitner Audio MA3 and a Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 respectively should give the overall system the power and quality presented in the "rich, soft and emotional sound with a lot of details" that you're looking for.

 

[plastic penguin]

The Antilla CD player should match amp and is no slouch in itself.....

Absolutely. But if the OP doesn't want the combined price of those two the cheaper Stream should suffice.

 

[Lalila]

As already mentioned you seem to have plenty of opportunities to audition.
for the sound you seem to be looking for I would add Creek and Sugden to the list and possibly Accuphase

Thank you so much!

 

[Lalila]

OP - in all probability a dedicated engine ie. a power amplifier is likely to be a better bet to help get on top of and firmly grip, drive and energise the PL500II's. In this respect Pass Laboratories X250.8 paired and fed with an EMM Labs/Meitner Audio MA3 and a Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 respectively should give the overall system the power and quality presented in the "rich, soft and emotional sound with a lot of details" that you're looking for.

Thanks a lot for your suggestions!

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Thanks a lot for your suggestions!

You're welcome

 

[Zakhele]

Hi guys, need some help. Here I have a Roksan Caspian M2 series player and 2 amplifiers and appr 10 y.o Monitor Audio Platinum floor speakers. And I am really satisfied with the rich and emotional sound they are delivering.
Now there is an opportunity to buy Platinum 500 II series MA speakers and I am looking for a cd player and amplifier that can be paired with them. Roksan still seems like a good choice, but may be I can step up and choose something with even better sound and level?
Looking for something with rich, soft and emotional sound with a lot of details. Not interested in good quality but sterile sound. Please give me some ideas what to look at! Luxman? T+A? I do not know where to start… Mainly listen to jazz, old rock and classic music.

Marantz PM10 and Marantz SA10
or
Primaluna Evo 400 and Marantz SA10