Agree with Bigkidz! Keep your transport and try to audition Accustic Arts DAC1Mk3($6K) or Reimyo DAP-777($5.2K) dacs. They are IMHO far better than all players on your list( except maybe Meridian Signature 808-$13K!).
Arghh Too Many CDP Choices...Help
My audio nervosa has flared up again. I'm back in the market for a newer model used CD player. After exhaustive research, I've got a short list of top-rated units...but it's still way too long! So, to you brilliant, keen-eared A'Goners out there, how about providing some guidance, advice and opinion as which of these you think rule the digital domain:
- Wadia 860
- Meridian 808.24
- Meridian G07
- Cary 306/200
- Arcam FMJ36
- Musical Fidelity A3.2
- Musical Fidelity A5
- Jolidia JD100 w/Level 1 or 2 mods
- Shanling T200 with Level 1 mod
- Sony SCD- XA777ES or XA999ES
Thanks!
PS. My current rig is about 8 years old: Audio Research CDT-1 with a Timbre Technology TT-1 DAC.
- Wadia 860
- Meridian 808.24
- Meridian G07
- Cary 306/200
- Arcam FMJ36
- Musical Fidelity A3.2
- Musical Fidelity A5
- Jolidia JD100 w/Level 1 or 2 mods
- Shanling T200 with Level 1 mod
- Sony SCD- XA777ES or XA999ES
Thanks!
PS. My current rig is about 8 years old: Audio Research CDT-1 with a Timbre Technology TT-1 DAC.