How good is the Lector CD player?

Did anyone compare it side by side to MarkLevinson 390s or Naim cdx2 or Aero Capitalo MkII?

Hey Y'all,

I had an opportunity to hear the Lector, which I owned, and the Audio Aero Capitole MkII and I felt the Audio Aero was better, but not by much. Considering the price difference between these two players I would have to choose the Lector. The Audio Aero was not $4000.00 better then my Lector. I think the Lector is a steal for the performance it brings to the table and I sometimes regret having sold mine. If you can, bring it home and listen to it, I don't think you will want to give it back........John

anyone else compared it directly with other much more expensive units?

I had the Lector and then bought a Stibbert and Droplet CDP. The Stibbert is in another class altogether, more open and transparent and just plain more musical. The Droplet is not as detailed as the Lector BUT is a more musical player IMO and it's less$$$$$. My only issue with the Lector (and I've said this 20 times now) is I found it a DARK sounding player.

Wait until your Stibbert breaks down.
Then you will really know what darkness is.