(12-Nov-2014, 01:48)mikehughescq Wrote: I'm afraid I auditioned the 282 long ago and consider it a weak spot in the range. It was glassy, somewhat digital and rather artificially spotlit aspects of the sound. So, that's not on the agenda. Totally agree with your comments re: their digital offerings though.
Well it just shows how people's taste vary - I didn't like the 202 (bright and a bit harsh) or 252 (boring..) but really liked the 282 and 552. Maybe you shouldn't take my advice about anything
There's certainly no glassiness or digital edge to the sound of the Devialet so hopefully it will be more to your liking. Just be aware that the amps are very transparent and will faithfully expose all the good points and weaknesses of your CDX2. You may like the combination but if you don't then I would recommend that you consider streaming. The money you would get from selling the CDX2 and XPS2 should easily cover the cost of a decent Mac/PC or streamer like an Auralic Aries £1500/$1500 plus a NAS and allow you to use on-line lossless music services like TIDAL or Qobuz depending on location. The quality of these services is excellent and their catalogues extensive. Ripping CDs isn't exactly the most enjoyable task in the world but it's pretty straightforward. I did my own but there are companies who will do it for you.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Philip
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