[karlc42]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Why the 500??? The 300 sounds the same with a 24 bit DAC and is $300 less!
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=760

blinkwatt -

You're right. The 300 would looks to be the better buy. I zeroed-in on the 500 mainly for the aux input but as long as the unit plays MP3's via CD-RW, I'm all set.

Actually I'm going to the try the aux input cable from EPIQ on the CDR220. I followed MNBoxster's advice and sure enough, the unit seems to be behaving much better. I'll try for the speaker upgrade first and give the Becker a second chance.

Thanks guys.