system upgrade - cd player?

[admin_exported]

Hi!

For the last 10 years I've been quite happy with my setup: Audion Sterling MK2 valve amp, Marantz 63 MK2 Signature cd player and B&W CDM2 Special Edition speakers. I do think it is now time to start "the upgrade path" and, in my opinion, the first to be dismissed should be the trusty Marantz.

Before someone asks, I'm a huge fan of jazz and classical music (although my speakers can't handle those big orchestral works...).

I'm willing to spend 1000£ on a new cd player but it has to be able to "dance gracefully" with my singing valve amp ;-)

Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance

ZP

 

[shooter]

Hello Zepedro,

What is it that you don't like about your current set up?

Is it that you cant listen to the music as you would like?

The amp is a lovely thing, are you going to change it for more valves or go solid?

 

[cse]

I had the BW CDM1SE speakers and listen mostly to classical. I upgraded my CD player first, from a Micromega to a Densen and whilst I gained more detail, I was not overwhelmed. Since then, I've changed the speakers for Neat Petit SX and am pleased. I would recommend changing the speakers first and looking at the £1200-1500 price bracket. Change the CD player at a later date, when you have lived with the speakers for 6-12 months.