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What CDP gets really close to vinyl?

Hello, I have been looking for a CD player that is truly airy, transparent, and in this sense similar to vinyl. So far I did not have much luck. I tried a variety of brands, from Rega to Meridian to Ayre, and now own an EAR Acute. Each of these players is wonderful in its own way, but the sense of spaciousness, air, the "I am there in the symphony hall" feeling has never achieved what I can get with a good turntable and good cart. Has anyone had better luck?
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audiofeil
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>>03-20-11: Zmanastronomy
I just picked up a NAD C-565BEE cd player and it is very close to vinyl.<<

Maybe to your vinyl.

Not mine.
audiofeil
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>>03-21-11: Muralman1
47 Lab Flatfish + super Audio Note DAC surpasses vinyl set ups I have heard.<<

I suggest you've not heard many decent vinyl front ends as that pairing will be trashed by most good analog combinations.
audiofeil
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Zmanastronomy,
Thanks for the clarification.

You are indeed correct that very good digital costs far less than very good analog.

Enjoy the NAD.
audiofeil
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>>03-21-11: Mrtennis
audiofeil, this is probably the first time i agree with you 100 percent<<

This is not good.

Perhaps I need to re-think my position.
audiofeil
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I have very nice digital stuff here when I want to hear material not available on vinyl. Very expensive gear in fact.

But if you want to bring your toys here and have a Muralboy vs. Vinylfeil shootout you'll be embarrassed.

Stomped, crushed, and whipped.

I will serve humble pie of course.

Hot or cold, your choice.
audiofeil
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Mrt, be assured you have absolutely no influence over anything I do, read, or say.

Like all reviewers, you are nothing more than entertainment.
audiofeil
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>>03-21-11: Tmsorosk
With digital like this who needs vinyl<<

When you hear a real honest kick a** vinyl front end, you'll get it.

Until then, enjoy your bytes.

Digital has made terrific advancements in the past 5 years or so. However, a SOTA analog front end is still clearly superior. You're welcome to stop by for a listen.
audiofeil
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Sorry muralboy I don't make house calls to hear inferior systems.

You want a shoot out, it's here where any of my vinyl rigs will blast your fisher price digital toys.

Show up or shut up.

Tim, I agree that the best vinyl costs more, digital is more practical etc. etc. However, outside of convenience, a properly designed analog front end does not lose in any way to a digital source. No way, no how. Been doing this far too long. Personal preference? Perhaps, but it's no coincidence that Audiogon's most experience and knowledgable members are vinylphiles not muralboys.

I'm out of here; this is way too easy.
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