System edited: Updated front end, new amp, new pre. Would like some opinions on neutral sounding monitor speaker ideas, under $2000 used. I listen in a somewhat small room, 15 x 17. I was thinking Europa's but then thought while probably better it would not be enough of an upgrade, more of a move sideways. Thoughts??
IMO the CDP offers great detail, is not bright, and offers an extended treble. Sound tubey? It is probably on the warm side of neutral. It is a little thin in the bass.
I like it, it matches my other components nicely. However, I am wanting at some point to pick up the Creek CD53 or Arcam FMJ etc. used, to upgrade.