I've just purchased a hardly used CD12 and paid around $10K for it. So far it sounds very comparable to my existing ML 31.0 & 30.5 combo. If blind folded I can challenge anyone to tell the difference.
The sound stage are similar in dimension even in 3D resolution. The music timbre are also similar, most noticeably in operatic voices.
The only time I think there is a noticeable difference is when I put on the Ottermar flemingo guitar CD. The ML has a bit more attack mainly because the CD12 is slighly lay back/musical.
Did I just throw away $10K? May be! But then the CD12 is a classic.
The sound stage are similar in dimension even in 3D resolution. The music timbre are also similar, most noticeably in operatic voices.
The only time I think there is a noticeable difference is when I put on the Ottermar flemingo guitar CD. The ML has a bit more attack mainly because the CD12 is slighly lay back/musical.
Did I just throw away $10K? May be! But then the CD12 is a classic.