the cd-50 & cd-55 are wery nice cd players - only marginally better than the alchemist nexus cd player, which is ~half the price. and, the differences are noticeable *only* when run in *direct* comparison - both players run at the same time, in sync, w/the same source material. the r/a players *are* noticeably better than the alchemist when used straight in to an amp, but as both sound better when run thru a line-stage, i dunno why anyone would run either this way. listen for yerself - *yew* be the judge. regards, doug. (and carl, re: harrassment - show me *ONE* post on *ANY* audiogon thread where i have harrassed yu. as i recall, wasn't it *YOO* who said "sedond doesn't know what he's talking about, as usual"?)
Resolution Audio CD-55..Past Threads...
I have read past threads about the Resolution cd players and enjoyed them a great deal.....both the audio/sound input that people had to share...and the emotional outbursts! Not meaning to fan the flames....but,.. I have owned many cd players, transports, dacs and digital interconnect cables over the last few years (including ML-39, Sony Xa-7ES, Classe CDP-1, ARC CD-2, cd transpords and dvd transports feeding various dacs..inc Bel Canto...and the list goes on), and in the end result, the CD-55 is as special as people say it is.