New CD player to replace CA640 V2

[admin_exported]

Hi All,

I am looking for a either second hand or new CD player to replace the CA one in my bedroom. I would prefer a smoother sound than the one I got now.

I have epos M5 speakers, Creek Evo amp (MK1) and CHord Silver Screen speaker cable, as well as Atlas Equator.

I was looking at the creek evo CD player, but I don't know if £400 would be more of a sideward move, or can I get something that is more of a step up in sound quality?

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Phil

 

[Anonymous]

Rega Apollo, superb CDP.

 

[matthewpiano]

Add a Musical Fidelity V-DAC to your 640C. The Cambridge transports are excellent and the V-DAC will bring huge dividends in terms of warmth, atmosphere and musicality. At only £150 it could fulfil your needs completely and leave money for more music.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks, I will check out both.

So the Dac goes in between the cd and amp?

 

[stephennic]

Hi,

The creek evo would be an upgrade to the 640c v2 (use to own the 640) its a little warmer more natural sounding and balanced tonally. The consonance cd 120 linear is better again, being more open and better detailed and more natural mids.

Cheers,

Steve.

 

[plastic penguin]

potboyslim:

Hi All,

I am looking for a either second hand or new CD player to replace the CA one in my bedroom. I would prefer a smoother sound than the one I got now.

I have epos M5 speakers, Creek Evo amp (MK1) and CHord Silver Screen speaker cable, as well as Atlas Equator.

I was looking at the creek evo CD player, but I don't know if £400 would be more of a sideward move, or can I get something that is more of a step up in sound quality?

Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Phil

For that sort of budget you could pick-up an Arcam CD192. They work very well with Creek, and was Arcam flagship (DIVA Range). Alternatively, other than Rega Apollo, you should be able to buy a s/hand Exposure 2010s, which is another cracker and will out perform your Cambridge.

 

[the record spot]

matthewpiano:Add a Musical Fidelity V-DAC to your 640C. The Cambridge transports are excellent and the V-DAC will bring huge dividends in terms of warmth, atmosphere and musicality. At only £150 it could fulfil your needs completely and leave money for more music.

This is good advice, although I'd also add that if you like the 640 sound, then a good upgrade could be the Exposure 2010 which will be a used option and set you back around £250-£300 from a dealer. Your £400 might, if you're lucky, get you a 2010s on ex-dem.

Good CDP, there's more love for the Rega Apollos and Arcams around here, but I'd be checking out the Exposure too with your budget. Build quality is excellent too.

 

[plastic penguin]

the record spot:matthewpiano:Add a Musical Fidelity V-DAC to your 640C. The Cambridge transports are excellent and the V-DAC will bring huge dividends in terms of warmth, atmosphere and musicality. At only £150 it could fulfil your needs completely and leave money for more music. This is good advice, although I'd also add that if you like the 640 sound, then a good upgrade could be the Exposure 2010 which will be a used option and set you back around £250-£300 from a dealer. Your £400 might, if you're lucky, get you a 2010s on ex-dem. Good CDP, there's more love for the Rega Apollos and Arcams around here, but I'd be checking out the Exposure too with your budget. Build quality is excellent too.

Snap!

 

[the record spot]

Ha, yes, just saw your earlier entry. Not sure why the Exposure seems to have fallen out of favour (in a manner of speaking). If I was in the £600 kit price bracket, I'd be adding that one to the shortlist at the drop of hat. Before I upgraded to the Marantz I use currently, it was on the list as well as the Yamaha and Rega.