CD player upgrade

Hi,

I am planning to upgrade my system; first the CD player. I have Sony CDP XE-300 (bought in UK, along with Marantz PM57 amp and Tannoy M2 speakers).
I am looking at CA 640C v2 and NAD525BEE.
Which ever I choose, I will get the matching amp.

Any thoughts? What about mix & match - the NAD 325BEE + CA 640A v2?
Speakers for all the options??
Thanks

I currently own the Cambridge Audio 640c v2 and would strongly recommend you to go for it.

I am auditioning it by month end; what speakers go with the 64A/C??

Your choice of speakers would depend on the city you are located in?? Not all speaker brands are available in every city. Also are you looking for a standmounter or floorstanders? And what is your budget for the speakers??

I am in Chennai; budget is 50-60k, standmounter or maggie!!

Two good floorstanders that I have heard and can recommend you right away are the Monitor Audio RS6 and Dali IKON 6

The RS6 is out of stock in Chennai; I heard the RS8 (MRP:70k, can get for --63k) a few days ago. Sounded much better than the BR6s.

RS6 wait time is 6-8 weeks.

Waiting to head the Ikon6.

Ravi

Audition the Focal JM Chorus 714V if available in your area. It should be available for 50K!

Could not find any India distributor/dealer on their website...

BTW, I also heard the Boston VR2/3; however this was a standalone listen.

Originally Posted by PbR
Hi,

I am planning to upgrade my system; first the CD player. I have Sony CDP XE-300 (bought in UK, along with Marantz PM57 amp and Tannoy M2 speakers).
I am looking at CA 640C v2 and NAD525BEE.
Which ever I choose, I will get the matching amp.

Any thoughts? What about mix & match - the NAD 325BEE + CA 640A v2?
Speakers for all the options??
Thanks

MonitorTheAudio -
Hey there...CA is a good option for cd player. Dont prefer NAD cd players as they have disk read issues. NAD Amp - nah...wont prefer that. they are very aggressive so u might to have to chose the speakers with lower sensitivity, like the wharfedales (arnd 86db). The Marantz PM 4001 is a good one for budget. Again its a preference on music. I run Marantz Cd 7300 and Denon PMA 700AE series with MA BR2...they sound amazing - for any music.
THe BR2's are great entry level speakers, but if ur wallet is big, go for the RS6's. I have heard them and u wont get any more neutral sound for the price. hope it helps