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In Reply to: Finest CD play back under $4K? posted by J North on January 24, 2004 at 20:25:56:
Regarding the context of my post, I don't think you'll get better CD playback for under 4K. The context of my post details the direct digital input that bypasses the need for an expensive DAC, pre-amp and interconnects. Those alone will save you close to 3K. What you have left in the choice of amps for 1K is rather limiting.I've listened to some expensive rigs and they do some things better than the Panny. For example you listed a Vac Avatar. The Avatar is a wonderful sounding amp depending on the material. It does magical things with jazz and chamber but can be down right claustrophobic with large orchestral numbers. Not to mention the bass is loose as all get out. I'd still like one for listening to jazz.... a good used one is $1800. Regarding CDPs. I've heard a lot. I'm using a Jolida JD100 currently as my transport. To be honost I've haven't been overly impressed with it. It's great as a transport but the tube D/A section is overly homogenized to my ears. I've heard the high end Cary CDPs as well which left me wanting. System Synergy is key which is another reason the Panny is so great. All it needs is to get along with your speakers and your set.
Digital Amplification I'm sure still has a ways to go but to my ears its already surpassed solid state in a lot of areas. Its a bit shrill on the high end but the music just gels so much better staying true to the recording.
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- Re: Finest CD play back under $4K? - Vinylrube-esque 22:04:34 01/24/04 (2)
- Re: Finest CD play back under $4K? - J North 08:36:04 01/25/04 (0)
- Re: Finest CD play back under $4K? - J North 08:07:16 01/25/04 (0)
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