CD Upgrade

[Pike900fish]

Hi you knowledgeable folks in hi fi land!

looking to upgrade my disc spinner. What do you think would be the best match for my system? My music is varied but like anything from Prog/Melodic rock to a nice bit of Thrash Metal. Don't like too bright a sound but love detail and a good soundstage and for Prog rock like to get absorbed in the music..

Thanks

 

[Pike900fish]

Sorry, forgot to mention budget. Around £500 and am willing to buy either new or secondhand/discontinued/B stock...phew!!!

 

[John Duncan]

How much?

 

[the record spot]

Exposure 2010s if you like a bit of thump. A bit of a party animal by all accounts with hifi credentials to match.

 

[fr0g]

I'm guessing you ought to spend a little more and go for "The most startling piece of kit this century?"

 

[Anonymous]

fr0g:I'm guessing you ought to spend a little more and go for "The most startling piece of kit this century?"

OR get an end of line Cyrus CD6x now for less than your budget and updgrade through Cyrus factory further down the line!

 

[Pike900fish]

Sorry Fr0g I'm being thick as usual...what do you mean by the most startling piece of kit?

Also, would any of the Arcam s be worth a look eg CD73, CD192 as they are heavily discounted now.

Thanks

 

[fatboyslimfast]

The new Cyrus 6.... apparantly blows away everything under 2 grand and keeps up with reference kit worth 15 grand...

 

[professorhat]

That's the Cyrus 6SE...

 

[fatboyslimfast]

That's the fella. Couldn't remember the suffix!

 

[fatboyslimfast]

...but it is over 50% more than your budget...but hey - you only live once eh?

 

[Anonymous]

fatboyslimfast:...but it is over 50% more than your budget...but hey - you only live once eh?

Hence my suggestion of nabbing an end of line CD6x and having the possibility of factory upgrade later!

 

[Pike900fish]

Thank you everyone but any comments on the Arcams CD73, CD192 as they are heavily discounted now?

cheers

 

[John Duncan]

Forget the 73, waste of time in context. The 192 is worth a look (where's Joel?). For the music you listen to, consider also the Rega Apollo (mk2) or maybe an older Naim 5i (no italics) or Primare D20.

If you can stretch to the Cyrus, then I guess you have to listen to it, though it sounds like it may not be 'warm' enough for you.

 

[Pike900fish]

And also found some bargains on the Cyrus CD6s? Apparently WHF 05-06 award winner under a grand?

Your views please

 

[John Duncan]

Yep, good call if you like the aesthetics, but do listen to it first, I found it a bit wearing.

 

[Anonymous]

You need to listen to the Arcam CD17 as soon as you can, this player is something very special!

 

[fr0g]

No it HAS to be the CD6SE. It MUST be able to mow the lawn, play blu-ray, or cook your dinner surely?

Yes, I am being facetious.