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Lector CDP7 vs Primare CD31

I realize the chances are pretty slim, but does anyone have any experiance with these players? I currently have the Primare CD21, with Pre30, and Onix Strata speakers, powered by a McIntosh MC275.

Any thoughts/impressions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Tony
tonydec
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valleyplastic
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I have owned 2 of the CDP7 players. I have heard the Primare, don't recall the model as I had no interest.
The Lector will get you close to analog.
There are other ( Tube ) players that will also get you there. The issue I have with a Lector is they use acrylic rails to the acrylic sliding door. This is a real NO NO.
Never use 2 plastics of the same as a bearing surface.
If they change I would likely buy my third one.
Dave
mitch2
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I have owned 3 of the Lectors and have never had a single problem with the door, but my gear is kept in a relatively dry room - either heated in the winter or air conditioned in the summer, with a dehumidifier. I have heard of others having the door stick, and I could see how it might be worse in a humid environment, but I have not heard anyone say the door issue was a deal-breaker for them. The Lector has an impressive set of features and innovative engineering implementation. Check their website for a much more complete discussion (in Englitalianish) than I can provide here. All I can say is that I have had a hard time finding something better anywhere near the price.
tonydec OP
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Thank you for your responses. Does anyone know definitively how many DACs the Lector has? As Mitch mentioned, their translations are not always clear. The Primare has 4 1704's, the Lector states "Dual Mono," that could be read as 4 or 2.

Will the number of DACs make a difference anyway?

I will take a close look at the pics, I have a friend that manufactures custom audio stuff, If possible I can have him make me either the door or the rails out of a different material.

The Primare will match my Primare Pre and phono pre, but I'd overlook that if the Lector sounds better (I know, better to who?). My CD21 seems fatiguing to me, and it is supposed to be on the warm side compared to most, the CD31 more so. I've considered adding a buffer as a shortcut, but would only do it if I stuck with the CD21. I prefer fewer connections and 'steps' in the signal path, as it is cleaner theoreticaly.

Thanks again,

Tony
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