I also have an Arcam Alpha 7 and I upgraded with a good DAC. the 7 is a great transport, because it was made for the Alpha 9 (that upgrade just changes the DAC. You could get a great older DAC like a Muse Model 2 w/ Besel Filter option or a Model 2 plus for $400 - $500. You might also find a Timbre TT-1 in that price range. I'm not a big fan of MSB, but a link DAC III with upsampling could also be found in that price range.
need new cd player-budget is tight this winter
hi all
check it out! the budget is killing me right now and i realy want a better cd player.
the rig right now is
arcam alpha 7 cd//audioquest cable
linn pretek preamp//nordost blue heaven cable
linn powertek amp//linn lk400 biwire cable
pair linn tukans
i listen to acoustic to pink floyd ,hendrix and new metal, techno
i liked the alpha 7 but its time to upgrade and i cant afford the linn genki i wanted this year so alls can do is go about $450 for a used cd player for this winter CAN anyone help/RECOMEND a player that would be a GOOD UPGRADE from the arcam for $450 used-cymbals on the alpha7 get splashy and music gets muddled when complex i want more air round the instruments/seperation/foward guitars and bass strings
thanx j
check it out! the budget is killing me right now and i realy want a better cd player.
the rig right now is
arcam alpha 7 cd//audioquest cable
linn pretek preamp//nordost blue heaven cable
linn powertek amp//linn lk400 biwire cable
pair linn tukans
i listen to acoustic to pink floyd ,hendrix and new metal, techno
i liked the alpha 7 but its time to upgrade and i cant afford the linn genki i wanted this year so alls can do is go about $450 for a used cd player for this winter CAN anyone help/RECOMEND a player that would be a GOOD UPGRADE from the arcam for $450 used-cymbals on the alpha7 get splashy and music gets muddled when complex i want more air round the instruments/seperation/foward guitars and bass strings
thanx j