Does the 306 pro's drawer eject completely out?? Or like 306 sacd with a little part left inside? I think the design of 306's drawer causes some little trouble when inserting or taking out a cd.
Has anyone compared the Cary 306 Prof with any of the following - Marantz SA-7, EMM Labs CDSA, Esoteric X-03, Ayre C-5XE, Audio Aero Prestige, Symphonic Line CD Ref? These are all multi-format (accept the last one) players of similar price points.
Also, reading the above seems to indicate Cary have quality problems - is this the case?
This is a great CD Player. Made in China - Finished in USA. Great VFM product.
Currently I have 2 new CD Players in my set up; Cary CD 306 SACD Professional & the Meridian 808i.2 Both are about 2 & 1 month old respectively.
As most persons have oberved, the Cary is a nice machine. Very very high on resolution. I prefer the play back on 192 Khz. The Bass is 'taught' & goes rather deep. The 'resolution' is right up there with the best I may have auditioned.
The CD Drawer is still not as good as I would have liked. My player runs 'hot' [more than luke warm].
Power Cable change does not affect the sound on this machine. Tried various cords from Jorma Design to Transparent PLMM and the sound does not change;;
I recommend an audition to all. This might just be the 'value buster' amongst the 'new' age CD Players of the world.
I did not find SACD to be better than CD !!
Cary Audio CD 306 SACD [Serial # 08306PV6044] Meridian 808i.2 Signature Referance CD Player [Serial # 808.200379]
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