CD Player upgrade for Solo.

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Hi, I didn't know which section to post this in, but seeing as 95% of my listening is now through 'phones I thought I'd post in this section.

I've just upgraded to a Solo SRGII and HD650s to go with my Marantz CD6002. While this setup gives me a beautifully rich, warm and musical sound, I can't help but think that the head amp and 'phones are capable of more with a better CD player. I've got a very short list of Marantz SA8003 and Naim CD5i at the moment.

Does anyone have any other suggestions for players that I should audition? I like a rich but musical sound with full bodied vocals and a nice warmish but detailed midrange.

Thanks, Mark.

 

[Anonymous]

I would suggest you trial the Rega Saturn and/or Apollo CDPs as they would appear to meet your requirements and are well regarded.

 

[Superaintit]

Hi Mark,

As a happy owner of the same headphones you own, I can really recommend the arcam rdac. Especially when you would consider using a pc/mac as source.