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Arcam CD92 vs. Cary 303/100

I currently own an Arcam DIVA Cd92 and am thinking of upgrading. I've seen some used Cary 303's that would be in my price range. Would there be much improvement or are we getting into the law of diminishing returns. Also, why have there been so many Cary's suddenly on the used market? The rest of my equipment:

McCormack DNA125
VTL 2.5
Dynaudio Audience 72
Acoustic Zen ic's & speaker cable

Thanks.
jimmymac
mtsars
6 posts
 
Why not try the FMJ CD23 by Arcam? I've noticed too that there seem to be a lot of the Cary cd players on the used market. Not sure why...
bharr5e9c
1 posts
 
I own a DNA-125. It is a very clear-sounding amplifier, but could use a bit of softening (tube-like if I may say so). A fine amp indeed. I had the Cary 303 for 6 months. I sincerely beleive it's way overpriced and over-rated. Not a bad sounding unit, but very deceptive.I think Cary's forte is tube amplifiers, not digit boxes. Replaced it with a Rega 2000. My friends stopped laughing once they heard the music this diminutive player made. The rega has an easy-going presentation with excellent pacing, and complement the DNA's detail and crisp sound. A perfect match, try it !
jimmymac OP
97 posts
 
Thanks for the advice. I've thought about going to the FMJ23 but I've been told there isn't much difference between the 92 and the 23. I haven't heard the Rega Jupiter but I'll try to find a dealer in my area.
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