Audio Research Reference CD-7

Audio Research has introduced Reference CD-7 tube cd player($8995). Did somebody had a chance to audition it? Opinions?

branimir10-10-2005 7:51am

jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,009 posts 10-10-2005 at 01:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, but way to rip off Marantz whose reference player is the CD-7. AR is a great company but how about some originality.
jafox Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,472 posts 10-10-2005 at 03:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think Jond's response is a bit harsh here. I would not say that "CD-7" is very original whether company A is first to use it or not. I am surprised that ARC did not name this product the CD7 to be more inline with it's CD#, LS#, PH#, D#, V#, VT#, etc., model designations. Other than the MK II or III and Reference designations, the product line has always been straight forward.
themadmilkman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 182 posts 10-10-2005 at 03:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Um, it's a number. I'm really sure they said, "Hey, what can we do to be more like Marantz?"
branimir OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 236 posts 10-10-2005 at 04:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think ARC used Reference CD-7 name because there is seven 6H30 triodes inside( more on www.arcdb.ws ). But, i agree name is not very original... Since it is using many things from REF3 preamp i am very interested to audition it as soon as it gets in my hands.