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Worth buying a Solution 541?

I'm buying a Soulution 330 amplifier from a dealer. He's offering to "throw in" a significantly discounted (at dealer cost) demo Soulution 541 CD player. I was considering buying the DAC card for the 330 and using my existing transport. Of course, the dealer is saying the DAC in the 541 will be far better. It's the same DAC as in the 560 DAC. Wondering what other's thoughts are? Go for the 541? It's a lot more than I was considering spending vs. buying the DAC card and saving money. Any Soulution owners out there who can comment? Thanks.
jk2468
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jussy1254
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wanted to add that the 330 is a wonderful amp. I've had the chance to listen to it very carefully and was uber impressed!
At the time they were not sure if they had the space for both the phono card and the DAC card.. I imagined this has been resolved!
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jussy1254
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If you are not buying the 541 please pm me the dealer's address and I'll buy it :) Been searching desperately for one.
I have the 560 which is a great DAC and far better than the Nagra HD DAC I owned previously
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lochlan
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I own two 541's with the 560 DAC board within.  I have a 541 in each of my two residences.

I have also in home auditioned the Berk Ref, Lampi Big 7 and Trinity DAC against the 541.  The 541 remains on its perch.

Tremendous synergy with other soulution components.

I have the soulution 725/711/541 and Raidho D5.1 in one place and
the soulution 520/501's/541 with Raidho D3.1's in the other

The above advise is good.  In home it with your 330.
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uberwaltz
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I believe what rsf507 meant was it would obviously be good for the dealer if he can persuade you to take his demo 541 off his hands......
Do not be pressured or rushed.

chayro
2,984 posts
 
Without a complete demo, you're just stabbing around in the dark, which you shouldn't have to do at the prices you're paying.  Be patient, wait for the new unit to come in and have a nice listening session.  When you buy from a dealer, part of the price is for a demo and part is for after-sale service and support.  Use what you're paying for.  
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charles1dad
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Same question as chayro. Have the dealer demostrate the 330 amplifier (when it arrives to his store) with the card inserted and compare this to using the 541 CD player using the same recordings. Only way to know for sure.
Charles
jk2468 OP
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To chayro,

I did listen to the 541, definitely a strong unit. that's the one I'm having difficulty weighing in my mind. The 330 is brand new; just starting to ship. Taking a leap of faith with that one.

To rsf507,

what makes you say what you  said?
chayro
2,984 posts
 
Can't you audition them?  
rsf507
2,313 posts
 
Sounds good for the dealer!
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