help with next upgrade...

[97disco]

OK Guys-

Here is the current system:
Rotel RSP-1066
Rotel RMB-1075
Panasonic BD-55
160 GB Apple TV
B&W 704's
B&W HTM7
B&W ASW 850
and B&W 303's (rears)

Im looking at adding a CD player to the mix. I was thinking either the Rotel RCD-1070 or 1072... but not sure which one. I know the 1072 is a great player but would I notice the difference the difference over the RCD-1070?

I do like parking my butt on the sofa and listen to CD's for 30-60 minutes a couple times a week. overall Im more 60 percent music and 40 percent movies.

Or am I going the wrong direction all together?

Is there somewhere else I should focus on upgrading first that would benefit the system like the preamp or the amp?

Thanks!

[BWLover]

the 1072 is damn good. I'd upgrade that first. your systems only going to be as good as your source.

[97disco]

good point...

I guess im thinking should I get the RCD-1072 or upgrade the RSP-1066 to the RSP-1098 or the RSP-1069.

[Ferres]

Don't bother. The Panasonic BD-55 is a very solid CD player on it's own. :T

[BWLover]

the 1072 has a better dac and power supply then the 1070 and also a better chasis

[97disco]

Don't bother. The Panasonic BD-55 is a very solid CD player on it's own. :T

You think so?

Since I've owned it (Dec '08), I've been impressed with its sound, but have always wondered if I am missing anything.

I've played back digital (audioquest optical) and through the analogs (Multi-Inputs) and feel that the analog is definitely warmer, but maybe more clarity going through the optical.

I guess one of the main differences is using the DAC's in the RSP-1066 vs the DAC's in the Panasonic BD-55.

So should I upgrade the Pre before going with a CD player?

[Ferres]

So should I upgrade the Pre before going with a CD player?

I have a Cayin CD player which is in the shop for repairs so the bd55 is doing the job. The sound is a little different but I feel I get more dynamics out of the bd55

I have no experience with the rsp-1066 but I still have the rsp-1068. The analog connection is better for me with the digital part sounding slightly harsh.

But I'm using and rc-1082 for my pre now. A good dedicated pre-amp always helps.

[97disco]

Ferres,

Are you running your CD player through the CD input or are you running them through the multi-inputs on the Rsp-1068?

[Ferres]

I ran them through the CD analog input.