If you liked the sound of the Node why not try a Bluesound Vault that’s similar and you can load all your CDs directly into it and forget about the CD player? Innuos Zen Mini Mk3 is another option, and you can upgrade either with a better DAC down the road. Best of luck.
Need HELP with my CD player
Hi all -
I currently have a pair of B&W 802d (first generation) powered by Classe CAM-200 monoblocks with a Bryston BP26 preamp.
Currently my CD player is an Arcam CD-72.
I've been complaining that my speakers sound congested in the midrange, not as open, dynamic and airy as some of the newer speakers i've listened to (Sopra 3).
Yesterday, I had a friend connect his streaming box (Blue Sound Node 2i) with his Tidal streaming service.
Doing an A/B comparison of songs (stream/CD) of old and new material, I found the streaming box was much more uncongested, open, dynamic and airy sounding.
All of a sudden my speakers came alive.
Is this a function of streaming services in general or does my CD player need to be upgraded.
I have many CD's, rare ones, that I would like to still have a CD player.
What exactly am I hearing, and what CD player would you suggest to open up my current components.
Thanks in advance....
I currently have a pair of B&W 802d (first generation) powered by Classe CAM-200 monoblocks with a Bryston BP26 preamp.
Currently my CD player is an Arcam CD-72.
I've been complaining that my speakers sound congested in the midrange, not as open, dynamic and airy as some of the newer speakers i've listened to (Sopra 3).
Yesterday, I had a friend connect his streaming box (Blue Sound Node 2i) with his Tidal streaming service.
Doing an A/B comparison of songs (stream/CD) of old and new material, I found the streaming box was much more uncongested, open, dynamic and airy sounding.
All of a sudden my speakers came alive.
Is this a function of streaming services in general or does my CD player need to be upgraded.
I have many CD's, rare ones, that I would like to still have a CD player.
What exactly am I hearing, and what CD player would you suggest to open up my current components.
Thanks in advance....
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If you have a desire to run a CD transport and DAC combo, check out this recent thread. OP seems happy with his acquisition... https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/enjoying-new-cd-transport-purchase |
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