Thiel Owners

solobone22

Thank You for citing your system. It does seem a bit unusual with the CD6 presentation and sound. I wonder if ARC cut corners on this spinner?  Over the years, I have read that the CD7 is the best cd player ARC made. I did not detect any "softening" with the CD5 nor CD9.
I auditioned each player in an all-ARC system. I suspect that a touch of synergy was going on there. 
Which cabling are you using with the Krell and CS 2.7 ?


Sidenote - I did find the ARC CD9 and Aesthetix Romulus equally excellent in a shoot out. Additionally, each of these 2 spinners feature a killer DAC (if this is a consideration?). 

Happy Listening!

@jafant always appreciate your perspective

I was using Transparent Super XLR.  I have a much older pair and the dealer gave me a pair of the recent ones to try.  The newer pair was better in the bass however I still couldn't live with it.

I've read great things about the ARC CD9 and Aesthetix players however would be hesitant to buy either without auditioning them at home.  

I will say this - the depth, width, dynamics, and tonal qualities of the 2.7's never cease to amaze!

solobone22

My pleasure. I once owned Transparent Super MM2 interconnects (IC) and speaker cables (SP). I have not auditioned the GEN5 series.

I will try to demo the ARC CD6 as soon as possible for a comparison to your impression(s). It could very well be a matter of 'newer is not always better'. 

I concur w/ your assessment and evaluation of the CS 2.7 loudspeakers.
Are you using Transparent speaker cables?
A mix-match of cabling could act as a culprit to "rounding" as well.

Happy Listening!

solobone22

there are updates to the CD6 and CD9, with, CD6 SE and CD9 SE players. I would be curious to demo the CD9 SE for a comparison.

Happy Listening!

jafant,

How is your cable quest going? Have you made any decisions or narrowed down choices?