Mark Levinson CD Players.


I use ML 37/36s.Is the new ML 390s better than the 37/36s ?
Has anyone compared the 390s to any combination of 31.5 / 31 with 30.5 / 30.6 /360s ? How does it compare ?
(I use the Madrigal MBC 1 AES/EBU dig cable. )
Any opinions would be appreciated.
bluebull
The 31.5 transport will easily outperform the #37.
The 360s DAC and either the 31.5 or the 37 outperformed the #39. I've not listened to a 390s, but I've a friend in the business who does and has compared all combos and ranks them this way:
31.5 and 30.6 DAC
31.5 and 360s DAC
37 and 360s
390s
39
Thought this might help!
Steven
You might consider getting an ML 360 or 360S to replace
your 36S. The 360-series uses newer topology and is
reputedly better than the 36/36S. I have a 37/360 combo
and think it sounds excellent. I previously had a Wadia
2000 DAC which was very nice but I like my current setup
better.
I had the Wadia 270/27ix combo. Sold it. To me, the 390S sounds better. Money doesn't always get you closer to the music.

Best,

Paul :-)