I can't comment on the 308T since I haven't bought one yet, but I did own a 303/100 for about 18 months. It worked flawlessly and I sold it only to raise money to help buy the 308T. The only reason I want to switch from the 303 to the 308T is that I need the analog volume control on the latter, having eliminated my preamp.
Cary 308T CDP vs. ?
I have been considering CDP's - Any comments on this one vs. ... whatever (also considering the Cary 308 non-T, Cairn Fog v2, Jolida JD100, MF 3.2 or A308CD). There were some brief comments on this new tubed unit in December, and AA has some posts as well; however, I wondered if anyone has any updates. Will be used w/MF A3cr pre/pwr + B&W spks. Most listening = chamber music, acoustic, and some orchestral, jazz, and rather dynamic ecclectic material. I currently use one of the original Denon units from the early-mid-80's; my CD collection has now exceeded LP, so perhaps I should finally accept the digital thing and see if improved playback technology actually helps. I should note that my existing cdp has never malfunctioned during two decades of use.
Also - why are there so many used Cary 303's out there? Does anyone have any comments on Cary reliability?
Also - why are there so many used Cary 303's out there? Does anyone have any comments on Cary reliability?
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