Hi Matthewpiano,
I've just update my bio with the gear i use, it takes 10 minutes to change ;-(.
Now I use a yamaha RX-497 2-channel receiver and Sony CDP-S300 bluray as an all-in one player. (With these forums I learned to use the loudness control on the RX-497 what improved the sound).
Back to your queastion. I want to improve my CD playback sound. (I listen to michael jackson, Sade, Joss Stone, George Michael, Diana Krall, usher)
So I've decided first to invest in a good CDplayer. I've sent my dealer a question that he can prepare to audition the Marantz CD6003 and the CA340C/350C with the Q5's. When my budget allows I want to replace my Receiver with or the PM7003 or the 350A/550A. My eyes need a coddle too ;-). I do not want the sound to be too harsh......hmmm maybe NAD 326 + 515...hmmmmm. I'm indecisive