what's wrong Arcam FMJ cd33?


I have read a few reviews and most are very positive. One reviewer ( Hi-Fi Choice) gave it what I would call a very poor review, saying it robbed the music of it's life?? Doesn't mesh with the other reviews.. Then I have also read that the FMJ 23 may have been better also that Arcam came up with a replacement rather fast considering the FMJ 33 has not been out for a long time.
I listened to the CD 33 a couple weeks ago and almost bought the unit, sounded great but of course the dealer had it plugged into a mega buck system.
IMO, it's difficult to make a judgement buying a CD player..maybe more than any other component, not unless you can take it home before you buy..
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I got the CD 23 from a local dealer for a trial period of about three days a few years ago and was immediately taken by its sound. What you are saying is true for any component: you have to hear it with your system, in your room and with your music. Good luck.
CD33 is discontinued as far as I know. The new model is CD36. http://www.arcam.co.uk/prod_fmj_CD36_intro.cfm
Newmanoc and Davt..thanks for the info and your response.
The dealer is about 100 miles away and I may not have a chance to get over there for awhile. He was very helpful but I couldn't see asking him to let me take the unit home since I lived so far away.
I have somewhat learned to read "between the lines" when it comes to reviews on audio products..just couldn't figure out the Hi-Fi Choice review, did they have a bad unit, was the reviewer having a bad day? Bad associated equip? Who knows.