Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7?

Thanks Ral! I'm on the verge of ordering a new CDP7. Are there any other units I should be looking at in this price range, or is the Lector really what the reviews make it out to be? They say it competes with units 4 or 5 times it's price.

Spenceroo: That's a difficult question. It depends on what you want from CD playback, and on what counts as a "competitive edge" for you. If Lector has somewhat lower resolution than a more expensive brand, yet is less fatiguing, does that make the Lector better or worse?

But to keep things "apples versus apples", you should begin by comparing Lector to other tube-output CDPs. For example, I have heard both the CDP7T and the Cary 303/300 in my system (both with NOS Mullard tubes), and to me the Lector has a bit more of a "classic tube" profile, which I prefer. Others may not.

Finally, there are several tube-output CDPs around cheaper than this Lector, which may sound completely satisfying in your system. I have not done an extensive audition of these, but there is a lot of discussion here (search on "tube" under Digital).

Thanks again Ral,
Your advice has really made me take a different perspective on the situation. I'm using a Pass 250.5 amp, Simaudio P5-LE Pre and Vonschweikert VR4jr's. I'm thinking that a tube CD player might be more "musical" and less harsh than your typical player.