ARC CD2 or Bel Canto DAC2 with transport

Hi, Can anyone suggest which would be better for sheer musical enjoyment without sounding digital? Thanks, John

jbelley03-27-2009 2:43pm

audiotomb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 03-29-2009 at 02:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought a CD2 sounds really nice and the price was right that said I didn't do enough research fatal flaw and it's the same damn phillips transport that cratered in my also nice sounding when it worked audio aero prima cd player which is now a boat anchor they want $800 replacement charge ugghhh
brauser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 525 posts 03-28-2009 at 12:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would stear away from the ARC CD2 for this reason. The laser mechanism is not being made anymore and ARC is out of parts. Therefore, if you have a problem it may not be able to be repaired. Other than that it's a good plyer for it's vintage, but not at the same performance level as current design players at a similar used price points.
swanny76109 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 03-27-2009 at 09:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete can't go wrong with Bel Canto anything! I have the DAC3 and it is phenomenal. Good luck!