Get your friend to bring his Dyns to your house for a listen.A good friend would do that for you !!!!
cdp hunt/ compared to accuphase dp75
I've come to a decision to upgrade my cdp, on a website there's a second hand accuphase dp75, for around $2900USD. Prior to this discovery, i was planning to go for brand new bryston bcd-1. I heard other accuphase in other system and it exceled in vocal stuff. I'm not sure if i can make a direct comparison.
My preference in sound is accuracy in timbre, and great dynamics to compensate my laid back Plinius+Spendor, is accuphase in another league from Bryston?(considering the price difference) I mentioned Byston for its natural presentation and powerful bass, maybe there are other brands that i have not been aware of. Please educate me, cheers
andy
My preference in sound is accuracy in timbre, and great dynamics to compensate my laid back Plinius+Spendor, is accuphase in another league from Bryston?(considering the price difference) I mentioned Byston for its natural presentation and powerful bass, maybe there are other brands that i have not been aware of. Please educate me, cheers
andy
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you are right about the synergy, though the plinius dealer is 3 hours drive away from me, as i'm in a process to upgrade my cable, cd101 is a bit pricy unless 2nd hand shows up. Just based on the reivews i read, bryston seems a tad more musical, with emphasis in the bass(which I like), but this could mean less detailed than Plinius. im just speculating here! but just came back from my friend's last night and heard his dynaudio speakers, i had a feeling that this laid back issue could all be solved by changing my spendor to dyn, since many suggest a good synergy with the Plinius and Dyn, then again these are two very different speakers, there's no comparison. i guess accuphase might not be the ticket, some cdp that are famous for their PRAT effect came to mind, like Naim, Rega, Ayre? andy |
I used to pair an Accuphase DP500 paired with Plinius and Dyn. I also have a Spendor S3/5 in another system so i'm familiar with its voicing. If you are looking for the CDP to compensate against the warm and laid-back nature of the Plinny-Spendor the Accuphase may not be the best solution. You will probably achieve more synergy with the Plinius CD101 CDP, w/c I have auditioned with Plinius amp and is quite superb given the right system. |
You have to take into account the other equipment the Accuphase was paired with.If at all possible,you need to audition equipment with your system.If you don't have a dealer that will let you do this,Audio Advisor has a thirty day guarantee program.They sell the Bryston player.They are a great company.I have done a lot of business with them.Personally,if I were spending that much money,I'd be looking at something new with a warranty.Below is a link to Audio Advisor.Good luck in your search. http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BYBCD1&variation=17SIL |