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JVC XL-Z1050 (any review links or scans of printed reviews?)

Posted by Rav (A) on July 29, 2004 at 22:37:07

Hi all,

I am interested to hear from anyone owning a JVC XL-Z1050 CD player.

Also I am interested to know if anyone knows of any web-links or reviews of this machine, or if anyone has any scans of printed reviews.

I bought the XL-Z1050 in the UK in 1993, and only compared it to an Arcam Alpha at the time (there was not a whole lot of good machines around at the time within my budget). I paid 400 GBP for the machine, and have generally been very happy with the machine.

I still find that the machine sounds good, compared to brief listens to contemporary machines like eg Arcam CD-82. (Have not really had a chance to listen very closely to an new contemporary machine with stuff like a 24bit DAC with up-sampling etc..)

Unfortunately I am stuck with the JVC, due to my current circumstances not allowing for any upgrade (married, etc....).

I would describe the sound of the XL-Z1050, as laid back (good cos helps prevent listener fatigue), with good bass, and smooth mid-range. Only criticism would be that the treble, lacks some "air".

Rest of my ancient system is Linn LP12 Valhalla/Akito/Nagaoka-Stilton TS12-Boron, A&R Cambridge A60 amplifier, and some NAD 2-way reflex standmount speakers.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who has the XL-Z1050.

TIA
Rav

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