Yep nice one Ian for trying

Interestingly, your comments might be interpretted by someone with different viewpoints as giving your CD player increased dynamics and greater soundstage capabilities. Those listeners might well see things totally different, so it just goes to show that the only way to really know about any product is to try it for yourself.

Have to say though, as I believe you enjoy the Meridian presentation, a try with the Shunyata Python might genuinly cause some surprise. Not saying it's better, just  that it does something that might be interesting to you.