Since you are in the NY area....try to find a Belles dealer near you and take your CDP with you to plug into the Belles amplification and hear if that works for you. Belles is coming out with a new integrated soon so depending on how quickly you want to proceed with your purchase you may want to first take time to sample the other brand of amps that also have your interest before you give Belles a listen.

With regard to speakers....for a lively energetic sound have a listen to Mordaunt-Short speakers. For a more sophisticated sound you may want to consider Reference 3A or Dynaudio speakers.


Have fun shopping and good luck with your selections.

LeRoy