I finally pulled the trigger on a new source. I went with a used marantz dv 7600 universal player which I got in mint condition ultra cheap. I paid only 195.00 for the unit which retailed at 1100 and continues to sell at 800 currently. Without a doubt my new piece is an upgrade over my former piece being a marant dv 3002, for cd playback and also alows me to access the high rez that sacd and dvd audio have to offer. My first album on the 7600 was santana supernatural on redbook followed by darkside of the moon. Both of which I had most currently heard on my former player. Immediately upon pressing play I noticed a wider soundstage, warmer sound, and greater bass extension. I noticed the mid bass tightened up but the new player appeared to offer the bass you can feel if you will. I like to think it flushed out he lower end by making tones around 50 hz or so mor evident but not boomy nor untrue to the music.


While I thouroughly enjoy my system which consists of a rotel 1070 and 1080 pre pro combo, blue jeans cables, b and w dm 602 s3 speakers and my new source I am always searching to improve.

I have noticed that when I listen to music I can feel vibrations on my cd player. I know these can't be good and have read extensive articles on the detrimental effects such vibrations can have especially on a source. How can I limit these vibrations? I have hear some mention putting weight ontop your playher and replacing the feet with absorbers. What would you reccomend doing to damp my source? In addition would you damp the rest of your components from vibrations? By nature I have the inclination to just do things right whether it matters or not. For that reason I want to correct the vibrations on my source even if the audible differences are slight. What approach have you all taken to control your vibes??????????