c'mon, guys. you can not get sound from rebook cdps "like a top shelf turntable" for anywhere close to $2k. no way. no how. to provide a frame of reference, the latest of the top of the top shelf analogue systems i've auditioned: clearaudio "grand reference" tt, latest iteration of the souther/clearaudio tangential-tracking arm and clearaudio insider gold cartridge, played through aesthetix io and callisto, a pair of accuphase a-50v amps and avalon eidolon speakers, all wired together with tara, the one ic's and cables. to get roughly, very roughly, equivalent digital sound from cds is gonna' cost you at least $15k, msrp for a pre/dac (boulder 1012) and at least $7.5k for a compatible transport (several). for $2k, you'll get the sound, almost, of a $2k analogue frontend. -cfb
Most Analogue-like sounding Player 2k or less
I often see posts looking for the "best" 1 piece player
for 2k or less. I would like to find that special player
that sounds the most analogue as in "like a top shelf
Turntable". Very dynamic and rich but no harshness in
the highs. What's the consensus on this one? Based only
on reading done here, the Meridian, Resolution Audio CD50,
and Rega Planet come to mind. What do you all think? Remember 2k or less..