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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?
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mrtennis
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audiofeil, this is probably the first time i agree with you 100 percent.

the best digital i have ever heard was a 1996 top of the line naim 2 piece cd x cd player and separate power supply. but i would not say that it was better than vinyl, just that it was pleasant, minimally timbrally inaccurate and very listenable. i heard this player at the sahara hotel at ces.
mrtennis
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ah, audofeil, always the contrary one.

i wouldn't continue this behavior too often. it's bad for your health.

however, if i have that much influence over your position, you don't have much confidence in your convictions.
mrtennis
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audiofeil:

my being a reviewer has nothing to do with your comment about changing your position.

you and i are like oil and water.

i suspect you would disagree with anything i said, even if you held to the position yourself. you tend to be contentious, ornery and not a very nice person.

the issue of being a reviewer is merely a smokescreen for your psychological problems. see a shrink. you'll live longer.
mrtennis
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audiofeil:

if you know anything about, science, math or logic and experimental design, if one person prefers a digital front end to an analog front end, it disproves the hypothesis that vinyl is better than digital.

i suggest you go back to school and get an education. your ignorance is showing.

your comments are based upon induction, not deduction. try to learn the difference.

from now on i'm going to address you as mr bluster of the howdy doody show.
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