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    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

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    Since you are enjoying the benefit of an MF dac and buffer, s there a Musical Fidelity CD transport you could use?
    Barry

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    look good together. yes the mf cd player I heard was very good.
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    I had thought the MF transport would be a contender. Thanks chaps for your thoughts
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian7633 View Post
    I had thought the MF transport would be a contender. Thanks chaps for your thoughts
    MF only made one dedicated transport and to get the most from it you need the matching DAC. I was not though impressed with it. It was called the KW25.
    Regards Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L View Post
    MF only made one dedicated transport and to get the most from it you need the matching DAC. I was not though impressed with it. It was called the KW25.
    Thanks Neil, I thought maybe the A3 CD player might be a good transport. Also read that the Meridian transport is pretty good. It's all new to me as in the past I've just plucked the player from it's box and plugged it in but now I'm leaning the benefits of external units.
    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

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    Whats your budget, for the CD transport / player.

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    You need a dedicated transport, not a CD player with a digital out. Dedicated means it was designed to have the best output for digital transfer and an optimised mechanism to extract the most from a CD.

    Here are a few off EBay. The TEAC VRDS models are going to be the best on this list. I left over £1000 off figuring you wouldn't want to spend as much.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-VRDS-...0AAOSwGJlZOCQ7

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Theta-Data...IAAOSwsXFZMA8J

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyrus-CD-t...cAAOSw1WJZLICU

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CD-transpo...MAAOSw~y9ZDsQB

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-VRDS-...4AAOSwbtVZOu9X
    Regards Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yorkshireman View Post
    Whats your budget, for the CD transport / player.
    Looking to spend £500-£600 but may go a bit more
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dalek Supreme D L View Post
    You need a dedicated transport, not a CD player with a digital out. Dedicated means it was designed to have the best output for digital transfer and an optimised mechanism to extract the most from a CD.

    Here are a few off EBay. The TEAC VRDS models are going to be the best on this list. I left over £1000 off figuring you wouldn't want to spend as much.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-VRDS-...0AAOSwGJlZOCQ7

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Theta-Data...IAAOSwsXFZMA8J

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyrus-CD-t...cAAOSw1WJZLICU

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CD-transpo...MAAOSw~y9ZDsQB

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEAC-VRDS-...4AAOSwbtVZOu9X
    Thanks Neil, the Teacs are very interesting, I'm learning a lot here
    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

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