Abbingdon Music Research CD-77 impressions?

Hi David,
I seem to recall from earlier posts that you're in Chicago; where did you get the demo? Also, does this suggest some dissatisfaction with the Crimson?

Slowhand, you're right the AMR isn't better, but close enough that now my listening will probably be equally divided. Before it was at least 75% analog.

Slowhand,
On an dual layer SACD/CD, a straight CD will always sound much better than the CD layer of a dual disc. Please don't ask me why, but it's the truth. I own a AMR CD-77 and would not trade it for any one box player. Plus, it kills 99.9% of all SACD players.

Plus, it kills 99.9% of all SACD players.
Exelchuck

No offense, but what are you, about 17 years old? I see you just joined AudiogoN in 11/07, welcome.
Most of us have been audiophiles long enough to know that phrases like 'XXX kills YYY', or 'ABC totally slays XYZ' is enthusiastic, but meaningless drivle. Everyone has their own personal favorites, but at this level, nothing kills anything.......Sheeeesh.....I hope this doesn't decay into another D&K thread....

Cheers,
John

Hi Phaelon,
"Hi David,
I seem to recall from earlier posts that you're in Chicago; where did you get the demo? Also, does this suggest some dissatisfaction with the Crimson?"

The local rep, brian Walsh is bringing it over and leaving it for a few days. I love the Crimson. I just thought that I'd try the nearest competition that I can find. The other competition, Empirical Audio products, aren't readily available in my area for a demo.

David