I'll chime in and say that I have the Raysonic cd 128 and it has finally broken in after 200-300 hrs. of play. I have to concur with what Dave Pogue and others have said about the 128. Let me tell you, I felt some frustration and doubt as I waited for it to come around. Did some PC changes and power conditioner changes with it as well. But now it has proven to me that it is a real champion player. Clean and smooth top end; rich, textured, and full midrange. It's also very detailed. Let me not forget, INVOLVING; this player is very involving! For the retail cost and higher, it seems to me that it must be considered by anyone planning to spend up to $3k. Like others have said, it's heavy (I think 33lbs), the build quality is rock solid, it works flawlessly, and the looks, while truly unconventional, are of high end quality. A final comment, as others have said also, it is very much like listening to analog. I have no affiliation with any dealer or Raysonic. I'm just impressed with it! I think this player is something special, and I've had some good players in my home before. My system: Blue Circle BMPH integrated, Acoustic Zen IC's and SC, FIM outlet, Raysonic CD 128, Reimer Wind River Speakers.