I'm getting used to the lights. The trick is not to stare into them. I think I was hypnotized by the sound of the unit especially after the new Acoustic Zen interconnects and power cord were installed. I really don't know how the new ones compare with the old ones. I do know that everyone that posts on AudioReview.Com that has a Cary loves it no matter the model. Id bet they have improved. The fit and finish of the unit is superb. It is heavy and quiet, quiet,quiet. I doubt I'll be selling it anytime in the near future as HDCD is getting more and more popular with the recording studios and the difference between 20 bit and 24 bit recording is remarkable. The 306 lists for 5k and I got one six months old for less than half of that. I don't think price is a major factor in determining what to buy but I do think I'd have to pay twice what I did to realize an audible difference. Another bonus is the little sticker that must be on the bottom somewhere that states: Made in the USA!!! Cary, NC to be exact. I've been there, absolutely beautiful town just outside Raleigh-Durham. Some of the best EE's in the world live there. In my humble opinion, it's about the music but, it's not all about the music.
Attention Cary CD Owners
Ok, my Cary 306 just arrived. She's beautiful, and sounds so much better than what I had. I knew about the blue laser lights but never sat in front of them in the near dark. I'm right in front of them and about twelve feet away. What are you people doing to keep your eyes from burning out? You can't help but look into them and it gives me a headache. Not too bad in the daylight though. I don't want to permanetly modify them as I know one day I'll sell it to somebody on acid or Ex who would like the pain. These things are so bright they shined through heavy black paperboard dots that I punched out and taped over them!
I guess I shouldn't bitch. It sure sounds great but any ideas are welcome:-)
I guess I shouldn't bitch. It sure sounds great but any ideas are welcome:-)