Thank you, I never thought about the oppo players. I mentioned that I do have a few other formats in disks but primarily listen to redbook CDs and the player I’m looking for would be primarily for that. I will check those units out (203 is in my price range.). And see.
thanks again.
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Thx stereo5, loomisjohnson and akg_cal.
i was thinking the same on the oppos myself. I don’t need a brighter player than the one I already have. He Rega is super nice and will research some more in pricing (used) of course. I appreciate all the help,
love this forum.
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Thank you for that info, I had been leaning towards the Unidisk SC and 2.1, bit rethinking the age of he units...Have you any experience/knowledge on the Hegel CDP 4 MkII? Thank you again.
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Jahatl513, you are absolutely correct in what is going through (quality of music I presume). Most of my CDs are NM-M and more importantly, great to superb DR measured, I do t buy anything until I have checked against a DR database and then I will purchase it then. My go to disk is Genesis, “Selling England By the Pound” as the dynamics in this particular recording are VG. So, in a nutshell, yes to what’s is being run through...Thank you all for your most helpful responses.
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I guess it really does depend on your amplification, speakers, cables, and of course the quality of the music being played. I appreciate the comment on the Apollo, haven't heard much on that.
Thanks for the post,
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I had not considered, I will now. oh yes indeed. Thank you!
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Thank you for that information tomcarr I will also check out the book. Interesting stuff here.
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Thanks for all the info, I just purchased the book and DVD set. I am looking forward to some good reading... I appreciate all the comments and suggestions, again, I thank you all.
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Excellent feedback, Naim and the first comment on the Hegel. I was about to eliminate it due to no info on it. I am also looking at a Primare cd-32 (used), I think 3 good choices are those. Thank you all for you info.
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Thank you 2channel8, I appreciate that. markmendenhall: I missed out on the Hegel, darn. Thanks for everyone! I had purchased the Primare CD32 and await its arrival.
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Thanks jafant, I’ll keep you (+ anyone interested) posted on this. I am looking forward to this also. Thank you again!
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jafant:
I have been listening to the Primare CD32, it is super. Everything I have read has become a reality in sound reproduction, amazing in every aspect with no siblance noted as before. Bass, even with the Dynaudio Xeo 2’s is incredibly smooth and engaging. I tested it with the Black Sabbath-Black Sabbath cd and amazing Sonics with this combo. I am having a hard time justifying he purchase though. But the music is so sweet, torn between $, and beautiful music from Redbook CDs...Anyway here it is. Not much of a review, but there are no complaints in any area of sound representation. Thanks for reading.
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I appreciate the response, my gear is:
Dynaudio’s Xeo 2’s, Arcam CDS27, just sold my modded Music Hall mmf cd25 today, it was pretty sweet, QED Reference 40 rca, and a pair of Atlas Equator MkIII rcs’s. Switching back and forth with the QED and Atlas determining which one to keep. Still looking for a toslink Cable for future use. Music tastes: just about everything with the exception of jazz. From early Black Sabbath to Uriah Heep, with some classical and my favorites are: opera singer, Maria Callas, Captain Beyond (first album), Wishbone Ash Argus, Chopin,and many others. Thank you again. And don’t forget to Enjoy the Music!
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Thx. 1graber2. I have been looking at the Electrocampianet (ECM-3? I believe) just because I love to compare reviews and users thoughts, promising unit. And the Modwright Oppos I’ll be looking for also.
Thanks for your input.
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jafant, I have not sold it, yet. I am selling though as I just sold my modded Music Hall mmf cd-25 in which I am having 2nd thoughts. About the Primare, I have had it about 3 weeks now. if it goes, great. If not, that’s great too.
I do love to buy, try/listen and then move a to various other equipment. My retirement hobby so to speak. Thanks for keeping posted.
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Yes tomcarr, I was curious also. Then I had a chance to listen. Sometimes reviews can be misleading (almost seems like a sales pitch), but the ones I red before purchasing seemed more than positive, then I listened. They were spot on, I am not an audiophile,as you can see from my posts, but I know when a piece of equipment has exceeded my expectations whereas pure pleasure is derived form the sonics. This is the best player I have ever owned, and the reputation for quality and lasting attributes from Primare are well worth the price of admission. Anyway, there you go. I have decided that I will be leaving Oregon by Mid-June (headed back to Alaska), and will probably move this player for travel $$$. thanks for reading!
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Greeting jafant! Yes on the move to Alaska, great being back “home”. As for the spinners: I did have the Primare CD32, sold it and FedEx promptly lost it. Long story short: I handed it to the FedEx driver in front of the FedEx store in Portland OR about a week before I left on my move here. The driver failed to scan it as well as anyone else... my claim for loss was denied as FedEx stated: ”We are sorry to deny your claim as we have no record of receiving your property “. Still fighting them in this. Anyway, I have since purchased a Rega Apollo 35th Anniversary player #171, and had a Cambridge Audio azur 752bd (and a CA azur 651bd) for backups.
And of course, I’m always looking at different things. Probably keeping the Rega though as it is in superb condition.
keep in touch jafant. Pleasure hearing from you.
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Morning jafant, all is well in AK and with me, I appreciate your comments as well. I have settled (partially anyway) with FedEx after much prayer and mild threats of taking them to court, in which would have been expensive and possibly fruitless but they will refund me almost half of my loss (Primare CD32). Putting that behind me and moving forward. The Cambridge 752bd is a great step up from the 651 and is a nice improvement in sound and being a universal spinner, fine for now. I’ll be moving (trying to & the 651) that one as well. As for the Primare, wonderful and near incredible sound, and wil miss it. I have. Linn Majik1 coming in and can’t wait to hear it. Plus I ha e a PS Audio 100 coming in, and be good to compare the old with the new. Thanks for your kind comments and wish you the best!
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Re: jrinkerpdtnet; thanks for the input, the Linn SC for about $500? I will check that out. Waiting for a Majik1 to arrive, and eager in listening to it. Just getting my feet wet with the Linn product line very curious on the sound. Read good things about the line and wil research your suggested spinner. Thank you for your help and input.
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Re: jrinkerpdtnet and jafant; Update on the equipment and issue with fedex. Fedex paid me for about 40% of value to make me go away I guess. Way better than nothing, so I am moving forward. I just received a Heed Audio Obelisk si iii in a trade, wow wonderful sounding integrated matched with the Reference 3A Dulcet'. And I have found a Linn 1.1 at a fair price and thinking about getting it upgraded. Don't know much about the u[grade company but they say they can make the Linn "better". I will be contemplating that...I Thank everyone who has responded and my search will continue. Keep in touch.
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Thanks d2girls & jafant, I have just picked up a Rega Apollo 35th Anniversary model. Man, this is nice sounding articulate player.
And exceptional match with the Heed and the Reference 3A Dulcet'. Wow, and wow. The Rega way outperforms the 752bd (with red-book cds) and very close to the Primare. But, alas, my memory is beginning to fade...
Regarding the New Apollo: I am now wondering, and I am curious though (as usual), how the newest Rega would compare with the 35th...The search continues.
On a sad note, my Linn Majik 1 arrived today, it was thrashed in shipping. Can't blame anyone specific, as it was handled by three (or 4) separate carriers. The shipper (form the UK) did an excellent job of proper packing and protection. But, even that wasn't enough to keep the shippers from dropping on a corner and then another hole where an object penetrated the box and super padded wrapping to demolish the IEC inlet and buckle the top of the unit. It was a beautifully maintained Integrated by the first/original owner. An item in that condition will be very difficult to find and will probably give that each up. I was so looking forward to listing to this. My misfortune with carriers is growing at a rapid pace. Darn, darn, darn. (as Herman Monster would say)...
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jafant: Haven’t found any repair shops yet. I am getting a refund for the Linn Majik1 integrated, they met me keep the amp, too bad I know nothing about repairing though. Still, I will tinker with it and see what happens. Thanks for keeping in touch!
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