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Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews

Yes, I just received this player and can honestly say this is the first time the review was spot on. This is easily the best bargain in digital audio bar none. This player is in my mind and my musical tastes as good as it gets for under $5k or maybe more with the exception of the Resolution Audio Opus 21. It is that good.

I agree 100% with the review in absolute sound....the highs are to die for, the imaging and spatial presentation is that of a mega dollar player. The only drawbacks I can find is a slight lack in definition of low bass....but I only have 15 hours on the unit!! I fully expect that to clean up over time. This thing is the real deal.........
arbuckle

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arbuckle OP
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Audio Aero Capitole MKii se, Raysonic CD128 and CD168, Marantz SA14 TRL, RA Opus 21, RA CD55, Esound, Fully modded Music Hall, Denon 2930, multiple transports and DACs from Meridian to CEC to DACs all over the place. I am sure I forgot a dozen or so others.
arbuckle OP
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I got it here, bought it new for $1250 but don't think those deals will be around much.
arbuckle OP
89 posts
 
Sunset ranch,

I am assuming your demos were with redbook for all the players? Also, did you prefer the Krell over the SA-10?

Thanks, I am always interested in opinions.
arbuckle OP
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I think the player is that good. To say well you can get a player for $5000 that sounds better is like saying duh. Maybe saying best under $5k was overrated, but honestly this player is very impressive. Just pop the top and look at the parts....custom transport and all. Very impressive and sounds incredible. I stand by that and would like to A/B against the Krell and Ayre etc....

By the way, I went to hear the Krell and could not A/B it back to back to the Cambridge but it did sound good but it was a bucket of bolts. The dealer said he would not sell it to me if I had wanted it saying the transport was a ticking time bomb and I would be left with a 40lb door stop....but no, I did not want to buy it....was not worth it over the 840c! I also went into a local Tweeter to hear the Krell and when I showed up the unit froze....i.e., was dead, end of story, end of its life.

Don't believe the bashers of this player, it is a steal for the price.
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