From your sound preference list you will be very happy with the MSB Platinum. It is a very neutral, very detailed DAC with sweet, smooth, non fatiguing presentation at all frequencys.
Tube Tech Fulcrum Transp/DAC & MSB Platinum Ref CD
Anyone heard of these 2 players? If so, did you compare them to any unit on my short list (see below)? Please describe your experience (Detail, Resolution, Imaging, Soundstage, Depth, Timing, Dynamics etc.) and list the music used during auditioning.
I'm currently shopping for a CD player or Transport/DAC around $3K-$4K ($4.5K stretch) new OR used. From various threads and consumer/prof. reviews, some names (chosen for their particular features) that make to my short list (not sooo short) are: Audio Aero, Audiomeca, Electrocompaniet, Resolution Audio, Metronome Technologie, Ayre, BAT, Audio Note. Not all brands have the features I want (or need) but my limited experience tells me not all features are good either.
Music Profile (3000 CDs): Classical/Opera 40%; Jazz/Vocals 30%; Rock/Folk 20%; Electronica 10%.
Sound Preference: mainly neutral, detail but not analytical, cohesive musical thread, sweet highs, rich mids.
Any wisdom? Thanks.
PS: I need to rely on the experience of A'goners because my area (SF believe It or not!) lacks trustworthy dealers except for one and he doesn't carry all lines either.
I'm currently shopping for a CD player or Transport/DAC around $3K-$4K ($4.5K stretch) new OR used. From various threads and consumer/prof. reviews, some names (chosen for their particular features) that make to my short list (not sooo short) are: Audio Aero, Audiomeca, Electrocompaniet, Resolution Audio, Metronome Technologie, Ayre, BAT, Audio Note. Not all brands have the features I want (or need) but my limited experience tells me not all features are good either.
Music Profile (3000 CDs): Classical/Opera 40%; Jazz/Vocals 30%; Rock/Folk 20%; Electronica 10%.
Sound Preference: mainly neutral, detail but not analytical, cohesive musical thread, sweet highs, rich mids.
Any wisdom? Thanks.
PS: I need to rely on the experience of A'goners because my area (SF believe It or not!) lacks trustworthy dealers except for one and he doesn't carry all lines either.
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