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Interesting Suggestions.

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In Reply to: RE: An interesting tube CDP posted by Frihed89 on November 04, 2007 at 12:49:32

I find it interesting that you recommend both the AN 4.1x and the Naim CD555 when both sound quite different. Both happen to be favorites of mine too. I own a CD 555. I think one can get substantially the same sound from the CD 555 from the CDS3. The jump between the CDX2 and CDS3 is a much bigger jump than that from the CDS3 to the CD 555. To me, the suppposed good "pacing" of the CDX2 is just a bit relentless and mechanical sounding. The CDS3 just sounds more natural (notes bloom in space and decay more naturally). The CD 555 adds more authority and a more expanded soundstage to the mix.

I have only heard the AN 4.1x at a dealer, but, a friend has the DAC 5 signature. That DAC is simply wonderful -- relaxed, organic and musical without being murky and sluggish.

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RE: Interesting Suggestions. - kuma 21:43:14 11/05/07 (2)
- CDS3 v. CD555 - Larry I 04:27:30 11/06/07 (1)
  - No doubt the sound of power supply is fundamental... - kuma 12:08:57 11/06/07 (0)
I am not familiar with the CDS3 nor have I heard it - Frihed89 14:15:13 11/05/07 (0)

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