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Best sounding CD player for 6,000.
Audio Aero Capitole 
ECM1, Audio Aero Capitole, or Sim Audio Eclispe?
I have heard all three above, and here is my top 31. Audio Aero2. EMC13. Sim AudioVery personal choice. Havent heard the Chord DAC 64 YetCheersXav 
Chord CPM 3300 ?
Thx for your response. As this integrated was based on the SPM 1200B amplifier which is kinda old (theres now the C and E), i was wondering if it still held up the test of time.Cheers 
The"new" look Capitole
Id like to apologise for my ad on audiogon which advertised the new MkII Capitole for sale. After receiving several emails from enlightened individuals, and from an angry manufacturer, it seems i was wrong. The guy who sold it to me last week (i a... 
ACCUPHASE DP85
Hey alan,was wondering if the Audio Aero capitole was doing well on your side of the atlantic ?Cause the weird thing is its just starting to get known over here in france, its country of origin.CheersBad 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
yeah well for ONCE we do get a good deal. You should see the prices of american gear over here, its absolutely ridiculous. In general, you x 2 the american price and you get the French price.CheersBad 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
Ok im down to two CDPlayers, the New audio aero capitole and the Accuphase 85.. both play amazingly well... Problem is price. The new AA Capitole is $5000 here in France, and the Accuphase 85 is a whooping $10k !!!! So i could buy two AA Capitole ... 
Best CD Player - Opinions?
From your list, i'd definitely go with the Wadia player.If i were to put (again) 3k in a CD Player today, it would definitely be in an EMC1 Mk II or a Audio Aero.CheersBad 
What cd player should I buy?
Audio analogue Maestro CD, Electrocompanient EMC1 seem to fit your set of requirements perfectly.CheersBad 
Audio Aero Capital CD vs SACD
Can i ask if the audio aero you guys listened to was the latest version (the one that was released a month ago with the new faceplate) or the earlier version ?CheersBad 
Audio Analogue Maestro - Like Analog?
I have this CD player. It doesnt have any balanced INs though.I will be posting a review of this player compared to the Bow ZZ8 and the brand new Audio Aero capitole in a few days.Cheersbad 
Audio Aero Capital CD vs SACD
Avnut,well if you can wait a week, ill let you know my findings (detailed and all) about the Audio aero.CheersBad 
Audio Aero Capital CD vs SACD
Tireguy,which CD Accuphase model are you talking about ? Also, in your experience, does the audio aero do a better job on redbook than the 9000es on SACD ?Cheers 
Audio Aero Capital CD vs SACD
I look forwared to your comments. I am also getting the latest Audio Aero in a couple of weeks with the new silver 'facade'. Will post my comparaisons with my current CD players : BOW ZZ8, Audio analogue Maestro and Sony SCD-1.Cheers 
New BAT VK-300x
damn, now i have to buy one :)What other integrated have you heard John ? Better than a Lavardin, gaincard, Jeff rowland, etc..?Cheers