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Tube DAC to take edge off Rega Planet 2000

I have been trying to buy a CAL Alpha, however, they are alway sold by the time I make an offer. So is there another Tube DAC within the CAL Alpha price range that is at least as good as the cal in sound and build quality to take the edge off my REGA PLANET 2000. I have a pair of Paradigm S2's on JPS Superconductors now and will be hooking up to Mac MA 2275 soon.
coralreef
tmiddle
96 posts
 
An Alpha just showed up this morning on AG. Hurry!
sbrtoy
122 posts
 
I had a planet 2000, and though it is not "bright" per se, I did find some harshness and excessive sibilance on some vocals. If this is what you meant, I have heard it, so have others. If you are referring to some general brightness or grit in the mids and highs then you probably have some other issues as this player is perty mellow for the most part. What are you using for power conditioning? Many times this can have a huge impact on CDP's.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi coralreef: you can take the cal alpha off my hands. just give me a call at 516 489-9576.
restock
831 posts
 
My experience with Rega reflect the above - Rega is one of the smoothest and warm sounding CDP. Most tube units are not as warm sounding.

I would look elsewhere in you system for the harshness.

Rene
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
I think what the guys here are telling you in a subtle way. Is that the problem lies in the speaker and the room. I'm going to say speakers. Not trying to bash the Paradigms,but they are known to be a little edgy. Look at the graphs..without the grills on this speaker, they would rip ears off. Who knows maybe the Mac will smooth things over?

Good luck
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