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Bladelius Gondul anyone heard this player?

Hi,

I'm wondering if any of the members on this forum have heard the Gondul by Bladeius design?, its a Multi-Format Player CD/SACD/DVD-A/DVD-Video.

The list price of the player is close to US$15,000, also if possible how does it compare to the APL-Hifi 3910 which I would love to have but sadly the designer Alex never got back to me.

It would be nice if someone could give me feedback about it.

Regards,

Satyam.
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ozzy62
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>Ozzy62, a house for $500K...sadly, in some areas of the country, those $500k homes are considered ENTRY LEVEL :-)<

Alas, you are right. Just glad I don't reside in that part of the country.....

Oz
hasse
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I have the Gondul/3 (www.bladelius.com) in my system. Stunningly good sounding multiformat player. Unfortunately I´ve not heard the modified Denon so I can not comment. And yes, Jim Aud is using the Gondul/3.
sbfx OP
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Thanks for replies guys.

Hasse,

I would like to know what other players did you compare it to? does the player have a charecter or is a very neutral sounding player?

Thanks,

Regards,

Satyam.
hasse
230 posts
 
I compared it to the ARC CD3 MKII and the top-of-the-line Meridian. I would describe it as very neutral.
islandear
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Hasse, 'very neutral' is how I would describe the 808 (or were you referring to the 800?). Did you have the Meridian in your chain and, if so, what is the rest of your system? I gave a good listen to the 808 prior to acquiring my Capitole and felt it was much more forward than the AA, so I'm wondering how the Gondul might sound in my system based on your reaction to the Meridian.
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