Micromega Stage 1 vs. Stage 3 vs. everything else in this list...


Recently picked up a Micromega Stage 1 cd player for $200 to go with my Creek 4330SE and Vandersteen 2c speakers. The Stage 1 sounds great. Smooth, warm, airy, musical, etc. I may have the opportunity to get a Stage 3. I'd of course sell the Stage 1. Cost for the Stage 3 will be anywhere from $400-$465. However, it comes with a new laser. For that price range, should I go for the Stage 3, or are there other options out there for the same price range (or lower) that will sound better than the Stage 3? Does anybody have experience with both of these players and the difference in sound quality between the S1 and S3? And, is the price worth it? I had a similar post regarding cd players and it got me thinking about other possibilities compared to the Stage 1. Someone had mentioned the Rotel RCD-1072, while another suggested the Rega Apollo. Other players I've been curious how they compare to the Micromega's about include the Rega Jupiter, Creek CD43 mkII, Oppo 83SE, Cal Audio Icon mkll PowerBoss, etc. 

jsbach1685

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TY -for the update jsbach1685

Sad indeed. These companies can build a trouble-free CD player and most do, but, others choose not to build a reliable spinner?
TY- jsbach1685

hope your holidays went well indeed.  How did your spinner shoot out go?
I look forward in reading about any player comparisons against the Stage 3.

Happy Listening!
Good to see you- jsbach1685

Thanks! for sharing the historical background on these players.
I love CD and SACD players. Each is unique, yet, accomplishes the listening mission.  Happy Listening!
TY- for the update jsbach1685

it is all too difficult to beat (no pun) an Oppo.  I look forward in reading more about the Stage 3 spinner.  What gear is in your system, including cabling?
I still love cd players as well, jsbach1685.

Is Micromega still in business? Seek out an authorized repair shop for this brand and with a little luck the player could be brought up to spec of a Stage 3 model.