Hi!, I will say the cd-500 had that skipping issue!, I also do not like the 1792 dacs!, the entire player was lousy!, I quikly sold mine!, cary may make some good products, digital of eany kind is not their fortey! |
I had a Cary 306 Pro for nearly five years. It was reliable and did not skip.
I am scratching my head re opinion expressed above that the Cary is bright! I never found this to be the case. The Cary is fairly neutral but does offer a hint of warmth and pleasant tonality which for some made it a better choice than the likes of EMM Labs, dCS etc. |
I have always read about mixed reviews. It would be a shame if the company stops cd/sacd player production. |
Yashu,
My Cary was purchased used but the seller is willing to pay for the repairs after Cary gives the OK to have it shipped. I hope your unit is repaired to your satisfaction. Enjoy the music! |
Yashu,
I purchased mine used on ebay and the seller has contacted Cary so, at least, they will take a look at it at their expense. Hope yours gets fixed to your satisfaction. |
Routeman mine is not bright at all. Quite lush and musical without any glare. And all the detail is there too! Just in love with the sound.
Since its a new unit I must send it back to Cary for repair under warranty. No other choice.
I'll let you know what they find, but I'm quite sure it's a transport/laser issue. Perhaps it was jarred in shipping.
We will see. |
Contrary to the above comment, I never had a skipping problem with my Cary CD players.
Regards,
AEW |
Yashu,
My Cary 306 SACD does almost exactly what you say your 303t does. Have you ever sent it back to Cary? I just purchased mine used several weeks ago and am considering sending in to Cary for a look. Also, it will skip on both store bought CD's & CD-R's but more often on CD-R's.
However, as you say, it does sound great and I really like it's tonality. Overall, I don't think it sounds too bright; perhaps maybe on few CD's. I believe it's the CD's, not the player responsible for the bright or sibilant vocals I rarely experience. |
I second that!, I never cared about the sound in any cary cd-players!, I owned the cd-500 and I was done after that!cheers! |
Though I am very happy with my Cary SLP-98P F1 preamp, I never did care for Cary CDP's, they sounded a bit too bright for me. As always, YMMV. |
Peter is correct. The new cd player/dac will hopefully be ready in a few months.
***Cary Dealer Disclaimer*** |
They have discontinued the 303Pro and the 306Pro, a new CD player/DAC is in the works for release later this year.
And yes, the 303 and the 306 were excellent CD Players.
Good Listening
Peter |
I didn't know that either. I've always felt Cary had the most underrated CD players on the market. |
Ditto, I love the 303/300. |
Any Cary users have skipping issues?
My new 303t skips intermittently. Never know when. Just a very small skip sometimes after 1 - 3 CDs , and then not again till ?.
But it does sound great. Any ideas. |
That would be a shame if they stopped, though I wouldnt blame them. I owned the 303 and 306 and have always liked the way they sounded. |
