Quote Originally Posted by topspeed
Yes, either the Arcam or Quad will sound a lot better than the Denon.
It's debatable whether or not a great cd/dvd (or universal) play sounds better/worse than a dedicated cd player.

One more option would be to add a two channel amp (using the Denon as pre/pro) or integrated with a theater bypass to your existing system. This way, you would still have a home theater when you need it yet bypass the weak Denon amps for music. When you drive the CDM's with quality amplification, you're going to be floored by how good they can sound. If you like them now, you'll love them by time you're done! I had my 3803 driving a full CDM NT ht setup and had the same problem. When I added a 2 channel amp, the difference was absolutely stunning. As in a totally different system stunning. The B&W's simply demand quality amps.

Good luck
They are right....there is no substitute for a dedicated cd-player and a dedicated two channel amp. Your speakers are very good so you must give them good amplification and a good source. Mind you denon is not bad at all.
I would again definately recommend arcam for cd as well as the amp but arcam sound is a bit mellow, sometimes bordering onto being dark and gloomy. excellent sound quality and reliability is very good.

The quad is also very good but they do have some chinese oldings and i dont know how much that will affect the end product. The quad gives good sound too.