Threshold s/500 vs Cambridge Azur 851 CD

I can send some. Are you letting me know that as you have upgraded from amp to amp the Threshold is just older now and not as exciting as u have traded up to newer models?

I am saying there has been tremendous advancement in technology over the last forty years and buying really old stuff is not a great way to build  a great sounding system. While buying used can be a great way to reduce cost… usually not older than 10 years… but, it depends.

That Pass is $15,000 though!  I don’t have anywhere near that in the budget I have allocated. Why doesn’t anyone talk about the PS Audio stuff? Anyway those are so pricey too because there aren’t many second hand ones for $1500

I will still give you your answer for my budget and what I have now. I just have something to take care of this evening. Thank u for helping me

geworthomd

Im not following your question, a Threshold amp “VS” a Cambridge CD player? What are you looking for? The 851C is a great CD player for the money. Can’t think what 851 Series amp that has a DAC and my guess is others above are thinking you are comparing a Threshold to a Cambridge amp? Build quality of the 851 Series is very good and I question those that doubt it have seen or owned one. 
 

if you’re simply looking for a nice amp that is reasonably priced then look at a Parasound P21+. Knew a guy that had a S/500 but it’s been too many years to recall how it sounded but I bet the P21+ will easily hold its own no problem. A used ModWright amp would be another to visit, as on the used market they are a great value.