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Muse model 9 sig CD player how good?

I own a Sony DVPS9000ES and wonder how a Muse model 9 would compare to it or others I have had in my system. I have also listened to a Meridian 508/24 and Sony SCD1. I especially liked the Meridian.

I like a neutral sonic signature and especially hate overly powerful/thick bass.

I especially care about the CD redbook and DVD sound as I watch movies quite often and do not really care about the high rez formats.

My system is: Audio Note Soro SE, JM Reynaud Trentes with Audience AU 24 IC and JMR HP 216A speaker bi wire.

Any recommendations/comparisons are appreciated

thanks

Phil
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geoffgarcia
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Does anyone know the differences in the various generations of Muse 9's?
I see in the classifieds section there are at least 4 versions? and signature and non sig versions?
so a total of 8 versions, I'd just like to know what I'm getting if I were to buy one!
Thanks!
GEoff
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jeffreyfranz
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Hi:
I have owned both the Model 11 (very briefly) and the Model 10, now a permanent fixture in my system. The Model 10 is much better. Depth and width of soundstage are enormous, clarity is superb, and retrieval of detail with my Pass Aleph amps and Quad 989s is up there with the best. It is better in these ways than the Wadia 301 I owned. Both players have an addictive rhythm or time or bounce or whatever to the music that makes them stand out from others, in my taste anyway. The Wadia is more obvious about thism but the muse has much better clarity and superb dynamics--low and high.

I think you could be happy with any of these. Of the last three I have owned--Sony SCD-1, Wadia 301 and Muse Model 10, I prefer the Muse. But I enjoyed all three very much.

Good luck,
Jeffrey
geoffgarcia
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I have a Muse model 9 Gen 4 which is a nice improvement over a CAL CL15 that I also have.

However I always wonder about the added DVD technology which I dont use. (I just use the player for cd playback)
Would I be better off putting my money into a unit that just offers cd playback and not dvd functionality? I assume some of the cost of the unit is consumed by the dvd video and HT sound ability? or is that minimal?

Are there any CDP's that can be had used for under $2500 that would be a clear winner over the Muse 9 Sig G4?

BTW, in my dealing with Muse so far, their support staff has been very courteous and quick to respond to my questions, A+ in support for them!!
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I had a 9 sign g 3 for years. A very good player and you get DVD as a bonus (with very good sound). I compared it to a Wadia 860x in my system and it was at the same level. I have replaced it with a Forsell Air Bearing transport and Forsell DAC. Better sound but much more expensive!
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