Arcam FMJ CD23, bought one recently. Sounds fine to me. Auditioned a Rega Planet briefly. Bought the Arcam. Dealer claimed the Arcam sounded more "analogue", which to my mind is a buzz word for "good". I did not buy it because of that, but, I guess, in spite of that; I don't like buzz words. All I can say is that it makes musical instruments sound like musical instruments... seems to provide enough detail so that the harmonics of the instrument are reproduced, call it "bloom". Oh! s...., that's a buzz word.
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..