The best of my CD players is my Audio Research CD7. At my request, my audio dealer set up my exact same system at his home, except he used a CD8 instead of a CD7. We then listened to a lot of music, with "my system" alone and then running my system through the dCS Debussy. I have to tell you, adding the Debussy is the way I intend to go as soon as I can. That was absolutely the best digital I have ever heard. Very, very close to what you get from a high end vinyl setup.
What CDP gets really close to vinyl?
Hello, I have been looking for a CD player that is truly airy, transparent, and in this sense similar to vinyl. So far I did not have much luck. I tried a variety of brands, from Rega to Meridian to Ayre, and now own an EAR Acute. Each of these players is wonderful in its own way, but the sense of spaciousness, air, the "I am there in the symphony hall" feeling has never achieved what I can get with a good turntable and good cart. Has anyone had better luck?