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Offline Ajdma2za

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Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« on: March 28, 2011, 08:43:56 PM »
I'm looking for a component CD player, Pre-Amp, and a Line conditioner, in order of importance.

I'm currently using a PS3 for my audio.

My system is:

Klipsch RF-83
Klipsch RC-64
Klipsch RS-7
Klipsch RB-81
Klipsch RT-10D
Sunfire True Sub Mark II
Denon AVR-4308
Parasound 5250

I want a CD player I'm actually going to hear a difference vs the PS3. I had a California Audio Labs Icon MK II that I sold on Ebay, because it didn't to me, sound better than the PS3. Tom has suggested a Myriad T-20 which I'm more than willing to try, but on a budget of about $500, is that the best I can score?

Should I be interested in a Pre-Amp too? AVSforums hasn't given me much advice, instead most people are arguing about things, and it's kind of annoying.

The last thing I'm interested in is a line conditioner. I'm not really buying into Paramax and Monster, so where should I be looking? Is line filtration important? My local home theater guru (Audio Classics--home of McIntosh) tells me that anything above "stage 1" of line filtration isn't important. Whats the opinion of people here?

Let me know.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2011, 08:47:31 PM »
I run a Carver 390t, but I suggest a newer Jolida 100. I'm hunting one for the right price now and I've heard them. Very accurate. However...the Carver 390t and 490t are great players also. Think..."TUBES"!!!!  8)    :P    8)
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2011, 08:55:12 PM »
The carver 490T sounds nice, but only one on ebay, and its near $800 lol. The Jolida 100 is cheaper, around $350. Any reason for that?
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2011, 08:59:09 PM »
The stuff you are running is nice!!

Are you using the analog out of the PS3 (assuming it has one) or the digital out to your Denon?

I'd say don't waste your money on power conditioning.  I've got a bunch of Monster and Panamax stuff just for the convenience of having lots of plug ins and the hope of surge protection.

What's wrong with the preamp on your Denon?  I have a 4308CI pushing Klipsch speakers and think it sounds very good in comparison to the other separates systems I have.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2011, 09:07:57 PM »
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I'd say don't waste your money on power conditioning.
...Agree...money better spent elsewhere.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2011, 09:19:06 PM »
I will have a Carver SD/A-450 here in about five days.  That is a budget player that sounds great.  Also look for a Philips CD-80.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2011, 09:27:23 PM »
What about an Oppo 95? I've read good things about that. If I wanted to go up to $1000, is that the best option? Also what else would my money be better spent on?
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2011, 09:31:20 PM »
Jolida!
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2011, 09:34:17 PM »
I agree with bmwr75. Your current gear probably sounds FAR from horrible.

Line conditioning, schmine conditioning.

CD Player? When a deal pops up, snag it. If you don't like how it sounds, sell it. Eventually, you'll find one you dig. Don't be in a hurry, and have fun!

A pre-amp? You should get one when your needs or interests necessitate one.  :o :o
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2011, 10:08:39 PM »
For line conditioning (whether you think that makes a difference in sonics or not) or convenient power surge protection, I highly recommend the APC H10 or H15.  Reasonably priced without any hype.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2011, 10:12:19 PM »
True. Don't take my word for it. I may have absurdly clean power (Thanks, Carl!). You may hear or even think you hear a difference. The two latter cases are typically equivalent.  ;D ;D
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #11 on: March 28, 2011, 10:53:24 PM »
I'm running a 490t as well......rolling different tubes right now.....THAT I can tell you is fun  ;D.......If I was buying new I'd look at the Jolida.....
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2011, 12:28:00 AM »
What exactly are you trying to accomplish as I see your rig as one geared toward HT rather than 2 channel.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2011, 01:42:37 AM »
I agree with f1nut, you are geared toward HT.  Buy a great DAC with that money and use your PS3 as the transport and you will also be able to process your digital media off of a computer, Apple TV or whatever... CDs are on their way out!!!  And power conditioners make a difference.  Welcome to our madness.
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Re: Suggestions for a component CD player, Pre-Amp (if necessary), and Line Condit.
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2011, 03:50:54 AM »
Power conditioners make a difference..  In this house due to the way the wiring is, if my wife runs a blender, or electric knife, if my gear is plugged in to my Monster power hts-3600 I can not tell...  If, not plugged in to the power filter, I get a rumble through the amp!!
  Anyone in doubt, is welcome to come hear it.
 So, try to buy a used one, if you don't need it or like it just sell it on epay.
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