Meridian vs. Audio Research CD Players


I currently have a Meridian 506 and want to upgrade to either another Meridian 588, G07-8 OR Audio Research CD3.

Has anyone had the opportunity to hear these units? I know both are good but it's hard to select one over the other and I am not sure if I should stay with Meridian or move to AR.

My components: Conrad Johnson Premier 14, Dynaudio Speakers, Macintosh 7270 Amp
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Showing 1 response by elberoth2

A friend of mine had a very similar expirience to Luna's. He traded in his 508.24 for G08, only to sell it 4 months later. He bought another 508.24, which he finds much more involving.

Personally, I have owned in the past 506.20, 508.20, 508.24, ARC CD-7 and now CD-8, and find ARC to be VASTLY superior.

If I were you, I would go with ARC CD-3 or, if budget is limited 508.24.