HI, I've owned the Arcam CD-92 for several years,and have never had a bad thing to say about it. I've had several not to mention cheaper units,the Ah Tjoeb with upsampler,Sony 999ES Modwright with signature truth mods and the Arcam CD-92 hangs in there only to be beat by the Sony Modwright and that's with the right tubes for my taste.One word of advise for the Arcam is add a bit of dynamat or similar a little at a time because it responds drastic to this.After it is damped to
your taste,cut some 3/4x3/4 wood blocks -I used maple getting the idea from the myrtle wood blocks I beleive Ayre uses,and set them under the player raising it off the original footers. I used three blocks,two in front and one in back. Now if you want to further tune the player add some weight to the top of unit in various amounts and locations a bit at a time. I found the weight was not necessary after the chassis was dampened. My experience was the dampening really smoothed out the response and the wood footers actually increased the bass.I have never owned a cd player that respnded to these tweeks before,but can tell you without a doubt it is a serious upgrade.I also use a custom power cord that seems to add a bit also. My Sony modwright was recently sent back to be repaired due to a lightening storm so I broght the Arcam back out until the Modwright returns amd I have to tell you,it was quite refreshing especially on first listen of the Arcam. I told myself for the money of this player and its accuracy of music reproduction ,It crossed my mind to sell the Modwright on return. The bottom line is they are giving these players away at 600.00-800.00 bucks. and if you're looking to upgrade,spend some serious time looking at your other equippment before sending the Arcam cd-92 down the road.
your taste,cut some 3/4x3/4 wood blocks -I used maple getting the idea from the myrtle wood blocks I beleive Ayre uses,and set them under the player raising it off the original footers. I used three blocks,two in front and one in back. Now if you want to further tune the player add some weight to the top of unit in various amounts and locations a bit at a time. I found the weight was not necessary after the chassis was dampened. My experience was the dampening really smoothed out the response and the wood footers actually increased the bass.I have never owned a cd player that respnded to these tweeks before,but can tell you without a doubt it is a serious upgrade.I also use a custom power cord that seems to add a bit also. My Sony modwright was recently sent back to be repaired due to a lightening storm so I broght the Arcam back out until the Modwright returns amd I have to tell you,it was quite refreshing especially on first listen of the Arcam. I told myself for the money of this player and its accuracy of music reproduction ,It crossed my mind to sell the Modwright on return. The bottom line is they are giving these players away at 600.00-800.00 bucks. and if you're looking to upgrade,spend some serious time looking at your other equippment before sending the Arcam cd-92 down the road.