CDP for AVI kit?

[Drummerdave]

My AVI Lab Series cd player has been confirmed unrepairable by the manufacturer. I've explained reasons for this in another post, so now I need to replace it. My current gear is AVI Lab Series Integrated & AVI Duo speakers. What cd player would be a good match for this system? I've been offered a new AVI lab series cdp at a reduced price but would like to know what other options are around at the £700 mark. Thanks.

 

[drummerman]

I have been a fan of AVI for a long time, since I had my 2000 series system (long gone). The player in question is superb, looks good and gels well as a system but I'm sure you know that.

You can get perhaps a slightly different sound in similiar priced players but whether they are better is questionable imo.

 

[Thaiman]

Densen! I bet they gel well together.

 

[drummerman]

Had a densen B-100 amp (i think, its been a long time ago) for a few months. Never really got on with it unfortunately. Have'nt heard any of their products lately so have to do that at some stage.

 

[Thaiman]

The budget Densen are quite good but the pre/power amp or 400XS cd player is where they become a bargain, even at the price.

 

[gregory]

it's a shame that your cdp is unrepairable considering it's pedigree. if only all high end manafacturers could offer a guarantee like bryston, 20 years for their amps. i would go with the avi at £700.00 i love their laboratory series range.

 

[Drummerdave]

AVI cdp it is then I reckon, the broken one was bought second hand and the combined cost of it and the new reduced price one is still less than rrp - plus it does sound great. Cheers for your comments.