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Who has heard the Audio Research CD5?

There has been some professional reviews of this player on ARC website but virtually no mention from the buying public. All of the attention has centered around the CD8 and CD7. Has anyone been able to compare the CD5 vs. CD7?
The CD7 certainly is showing up used alot because of the new CD8 and used prices are cheaper than the CD5 new.
Anyone?
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jafant
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I have auditioned both the CD5 and CD7.  On the CD7, it is more refined and easier to tube roll. Many say that the CD7 is the best ARC spinner ever made.
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TY- OP. Happy Listening!
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OP-

I auditioned the CD9 and it is almost identical to the CD7. Big difference is the DAC section,  it accommodates  computer/music server.

I have not demo'ed a CD8 nor the newer CD6.
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Additionally, ARC built the CD9 to go head-to-head w/ the Aesthetix Romulus spinner that offers a killer DAC (as well) for computer/music server options.
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