Spectral SDR 4000SV owners?


Comments on the sound quality of Red Book CDs?
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@wardl Congrats on the SV ; its an amazing digital source.  Regardless of it only being a redbook CD player.  Can you imagine when and if Spectral releases a separate DAC in the future.  Btw; yes the 2C3D line of cables are the new Spectral Ultralinear series IV. 


To the SV owners in this thread.  Did you cross shop and or compare the 4000SV to another disc player/ digital source before purchasing? If so, what brands/models did you consider?

Thanks
Yes. I've heard DCS (stack), Esoteric, MSB, Reimyo, EMM Labs, CH Precision, Zanden--although only Esoteric and BelCanto in my system.  For redbook, I prefer Spectral.
I own the Spectral SDR-4000SL, the previous model (before the SV). I have heard both at length - the two sound similar, but the main difference is that the SV provides an added dash of clarity. Regardless, you'd be happy with either model as the two share an interesting hybrid sound signature - they can make a redbook CD sound dangerously close to a respectable slab of vinyl.

I also compared it to the latest dCS stack, and bought the 4000SL. It was a demo unit on sale, just prior to the release of the SV. A great buy, and it provided great new value to my 2000+ CD collection.

@bwright hi, do you know if there are still spare parts available for Spectral SDR-4000 SL? thanks