Lector 603 CD player

I have heard it, and its big brother, and I like what I heard.  These are players that do well mimicking the sound of analogue sources--smooth, relaxed sound, but still quite dynamic and lively.  I have been impressed with both their digital electronics and their phono stages.  

Larry,

How does the 603 compare to its bigger brother?

I have heard Lector players but not sure which models but they sound fantastic just as Larry describes.

I haven’t done comparison listening, but I’ve heard both in systems at a store that pretty much only uses Lector and Audio Note as CD sources.  They get a lot of trade-ins, and it is surprising how disappointing some “hot” items are, at least in the store’s particular systems.  The latest Luxman SACD/CD player is a recent example—it sounded thin and analytical.

How about the EAR Acute Classic?  Another CDP with tubes.

Yes, great reviews.  A bit pricey.  I have a dealer willing to sell a Lector at demo pricing.  But no return policy.

Back in the day ~ 20 years ago, I had a Lector preamp custom ordered with XLR output stage to compliment my all tube system. They commented that it sounded better. Overtime, I eliminated all tubes.

Outstanding

Very nice silver disc spinners , they major on tone and texture delivering a large and harmonically rich soundstage. Think of them as a player that might even appeal to even Vinyl only guys

Took the plunge with a Lector 603 ( dealers demo so well priced).

Totally amazing sound; voices in particular sound so very real.

A great player.

How did you like the Lector 603 CD player? I'm thinking of the ZXT integrated amplifier as well. Can you let me know where you bought yours from? I can't find any dealers. Send me a private message if you can't respond here about it. Thanks.