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Most Analogue-like sounding Player 2k or less


I often see posts looking for the "best" 1 piece player
for 2k or less. I would like to find that special player
that sounds the most analogue as in "like a top shelf
Turntable". Very dynamic and rich but no harshness in
the highs. What's the consensus on this one? Based only
on reading done here, the Meridian, Resolution Audio CD50,
and Rega Planet come to mind. What do you all think? Remember 2k or less..
eastside_guy
blackie
221 posts
 
You should also have a listen to the Linn Genki at $1700. Very analog sound for CD.
pbb
1,140 posts
 
Arcam FMJ CD23, bought one recently. Sounds fine to me. Auditioned a Rega Planet briefly. Bought the Arcam. Dealer claimed the Arcam sounded more "analogue", which to my mind is a buzz word for "good". I did not buy it because of that, but, I guess, in spite of that; I don't like buzz words. All I can say is that it makes musical instruments sound like musical instruments... seems to provide enough detail so that the harmonics of the instrument are reproduced, call it "bloom". Oh! s...., that's a buzz word.
maxgain
526 posts
 
If you can buy used I might recomend you try an ARC CD1 or CD2. mine sounds more like my table than any other I have listened to.
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
I agree with Maxgain, in fact the old ARC DAC 120 converters can now be bought for a few hundred dollars. You would need to purchase a nice transport if you do not already own one.

In fact, you could buy the ARC and a Sony 9000 ES SACD player. You would have CD, DVD, SACD, and a nice analog sounding converter for less than 2K.
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