cayin cdt 17a vs. consonance cd 2.2

Yeah...

"please explain". Well considering how popular its been over the past 3 yrs, it must be one of the finest sounding players. Obviously no one would spend $5K++ for a cdp that doesn't perform. Just read the comments on audiogon about this player. Nothing like it they say.
Many capitole owners would argue its the best sounding one piece player.
But as i say I'm not sure what a $5K sound is suppose to sound like, from a cdp. My Cayin 17 sound like a "million $'s".
Before I spent even $5K for a used Capitole , I'd put that five grand into an amp, where the majority of the image comes. IMHO a good sounding cdp is like the "cream on the top, like an added bonus. Speakers and amp each making up 50% of the fidelity.

Bartokfan, I would listen more and read less before any recommendations and opinions are offered on equipment you've not actually evaluated. Your comments, as such, are a total disservice to the readers here.

I am the only one who pointed out the superior quality of the 17. No one even gave a review. How is that a disservice.
I did say my friends Cary 303 broke down 3 X's. How is that not a fair warning?
Good ignore the Cayin for all I care. If my reviews here are not appreciated, I'll hold my opinions.
Don't look for the review on the Xiansheng.
If you want that, PM me.
Adios.

Disservice is commenting or opining on a player that admittedly you've never heard. In this case the AA Capitole. I hope that helps.