barbican33
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Add DAC, Marantz SA15S1, or McIntosh MCD201?
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I would also look at the Creek Classic CD Player for $1500.

1. A high quality transport with a high quality DAC will usually sound better than a good quality transport with a high quality DAC. That said the DAC in the Creek CD player is pretty good, but you could add a better DAC in the future.

2. You can use your subwoofer with your PSB VisionSound 400s for a full range two-channel system.

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I auditioned the Creek Classic before buying the Marantz SA11S1 and found the Creek a bit anemic by comparison. Given the purchase I made, you can guess what I'd recommend, Spencer, but your ears are the ones to make your decision.

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That Creek page says it has 117dB dynamic range!! How can that be out of a CD SACD is barely above that.

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Terrible support. I purchased a set of Image T5 and C5 speakers with a Subsonic 6i. I was very happy with the set until my Subsonic 6i died only a few months after the 1 year warranty. When I inspected the amp, the spare fuse was blown, and there was a small burn mark on one of the circuit boards. When I contacted the company, they asked for the serial number of the amp. There wasn't one. The PSB rep said the speaker was "B-stock" or refurbished. A company rep offered to sell me a new amp for $319.48+shipping. That's much more than a brand new comparable sub from other manufacturers. The reseller sold me a used sub with a known problem as new, and the PSB rep was backing his reseller. Stay away from this company!

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Welcome! Barbican33-

you are looking at some nice cd players. I will 2nd the Creek. From your list, i like the Marantz (if you do not like Creek) SA15S1.

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