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Cambridge Audio 840C

I'm looking for a near-reference audio-only balanced CD Player. I briefly listened to the 840C in a store demo. and it sounded very good, but unfortunately I couldn't compare it to anything. Has anyone had a chance to compare the 840C to a good balanced CD Player such as the Esoteric SA-60 or SA-10, Ayre C-5xe or CX-7 or Krell SACD Standard?
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knownothing
1,539 posts
 
Curious, what power cord are you running with your 840C?
kiwi_1282001
312 posts
 
I use a Nordost Visnhu power cord with my 840C.
rolloff
129 posts
 
I find I am once again guilty of tired brain = confusing post syndrome.
My note above should have read:
I started with UNBALANCED cables that were well broken in, and then my balanced cables arrived that I'd ordered specifically for the "improved sound" that RH discussed.
It makes no sense to have said I started with balanced cables and then switched to balanced cables...
It's late in the day once again, hopefully this post has made sense.
Maybe I'll try some new feet?

Rolloff
kiwi_1282001
312 posts
 
10-05-07: Mdconnelly
While the Wadia may have an edge on the 3D thing, I have to agree with Smargo about the 840c's musicality. You won't be disappointed by the 840c... and you'd have to get a bit anal when comparing to the more far more expensive competition to hear the differences. Give it a listen - you won't be disappointed. It's far better than anything in its price range that I've heard.

What was your final conclusion on the Cambridge Audio 840C vs. The Wadia 830?
darrens
9 posts
 
Does it matter? He doesn't even own the 840c anymore.. :(
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