the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?

"What dac/transport does MF use?
Me Lord I rest my case ...lol"

Reviewers gear is the cure for the weak, insecure minds.IMO

There is no such a thing as "The perfect component".
And it definitely doesn't mean it will work with ones' system synergistically and fit the personal preferences criteria.

That is why auditioning gear for yourself and in your own system is the ONLY way to determine if the particular component is in fact the one for YOU.

Mariusz

>>Cary 306, ARC CD7/8 or the VK-D5 24bit...closer to vinyl it don't get!<<
it is not really that close unless you place them on the same rack.
Then again, it depends on the vinyl rig .......doesn't it?
It would be helpful if you stated, which analog setup are you referring to.
Just curious.

I am not questioning your ears or motives........but generalizing/describing analog characteristics in one sentence is tough even for the "vinyl" junky.
There is simply to many flavors ........ same goes for digital reproduction.
Some DAC/transports and CDPs can indeed be very seductive and resembles analog qualities. Those you mentioned too.
The list of those players/DACs is very, very short.

........but the question stands - which TT(s) setup are you reffering to while describing analog ....... in general. (which those CDPs remind you of)
Again - just curious

Regards
and thanks for sharing

Mariusz

I have met Lloyd W. personaly and chick chat about this and that. Cool guy and complete fanatic when it comes to Vinyl & and tweaks.

Yes, his tables are very, very close to analog nirvana.
However, non of the mentioned CDP can compare to Walker rig.
(with appropriate arm/cart that is)

At the end I must say that digital came a long way since its early days.

Personaly......without reaching into absurd price points, my earlier posted
favorite is mighty good and suits my own taste like a glove.

There is also recently introduced DAC which was reviewed and awarded by Ebaen Srajan last month - for the most "Analogue density DAC.

I somewhat agree with that statement.

Regards
Mariusz

>>"The 6922 based unit is my favorite...never met a 6H30 tube I liked:)"<<

I also like these little bugger but implementation of 6DJ8/6922/7308 or whatever has little to do with this topic.
Isabella/isabellina DAC uses 6922s................is that why it was awarded Blue Moon Award? I doubt it. (I also own that combo)
AMR-CD 77 uses ECC81/12AT7/6072A per channel for gain, one 5687 per side in the output and dual-mono thermionic rectification via a pair of EZ80/EZ81/6CA4........................is this the golden formula???????? I doubt it again.

It is a fine ART to come up with the product that moves even the most discriminating audiophiles. Only few accomplished that.

Best Regards
Mariusz

Dave
for one:
I did not get Isabella/Isabellina DAC preamp based on Srajan's review but way before that...........[if you would have read the review (beginning) carefully and bother to check my preamp upgrade path , you would have known that already].
There wasn't one instance when I bought any gear based on any review or published recommendation.

second: I enjoy tube-rolling as much as the next guy, but what the $@&# tube "A" or tube "B" got to do with "SOUNDS LIKE ANALOG" """"""""""

thirth: I am very familiar with BAT and while it is not a bad CDP , it is FAR from what you compare it to - "The Walker Proscenium Gold"

Those two shouldn't be in the same sentence IMO.

Regards
Mariusz