CD player improvements
After having spent quite some time and money on my vinyl source I'm very happy with the results and have now turned my attentions to the CD section. I like how the Marantz CD6005 reproduces music but I've always wanted to warm up the sound. The first change was to add an external DAC in the form of a Musical Fidelity X DAC. The improvement was immediate, very lively and deeper bass. Next was the addition of a Musical Fidelity X10v3 tube buffer, thanks Grant, and although quite subtle the warmth depth it adds makes listening even more of a pleasure. I'm planning to change the Marantz for a better CD transport only in the near future and would welcome any thoughts or suggestions.
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Turntable
Toshiba SR-370/Mission 774/Van Damme cable with MS Starline plugs/Ortofon Quintet Black
CD
Cambridge CXC transport/modified Musical Fidelity X-DAC/modified Musical Fidelity X-10 V3 tube buffer
Network Player
Cambridge NP30
Amplifier
Denon HA-500 head amp/Nakamichi CA-5E pre-amp/Chinese passive RVC/Proton AA-1150 DMC power amp
Speakers
Mordaunt Short Signifer on original factory stands
Cables
Mogami with Rean Neutrik plugs/NVA LS5
Headphones
Sennheiser HD600/Sennheiser HD650/Koss Pro4 AA