2. digital
  3. 1098144814

Creek 53 v classe' CDP-10 v Linn Genki

Thoughts on any of these cd players? How does the Creek hold up too the others? I will be buying used, and I currently have a NAD 541i CDP. I think Sony will be pulling the plug shorty on SACD, I don't see a viable format in the near future so Im bulking up for improved redbook performance.

Also, I mentioned in another thread without at responses the prospects of older CDP's beating out todays cheaper priced CDP's.

A Copland 266 (upgraded with K-DAC's) vs a NAD 541i. The Copland is a 98, the NAD a 2003. I'm curious how a $3k CD player from 5years ago would sound vs a CD player of $1k or under from today.

Thanks, I really appreciate this forum.
lush
2 responses Add your response
hepl
147 posts
 
Three fine players, I would rank them as follows:

1. Classe CDP-10 (If you can find an used one).
2. Linn Genki (built like a tank, warranty is not transfereable).
3. Creek 53 (finish is not on par with the Classe or Linn).
mfkeleher
146 posts
 
I have no experience with the Classe, but for my tastes the Creek 53 blows the Genki away as far as performance goes. I did find the Creek wants a good interconnect match, the PAD Elementa in my case, to show it's best, but the Genki just never opens up the music as well.
Log in to respond
More to discover
80x80
Naim Audio CD-555
80x80
McIntosh D1100
80x80
Ayon Audio CD-TII