Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?

08-05-08: Argyro
If you like a soft, pleasing sound, with more body that what was recorded go for the AMR. If you like to hear what is exactly written on the cd (WITHOUT BEING HARSH) go for the EMM LABS CDSA.

You may want to write IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) after a statement like that Michael. I've heard the EMM Labs CDSA, and IMHO it is harsh. I'm not saying it isn't accurate, as digital is a format prone to harshness, that's why I prefer analog.

However, whether one chooses a smoother sounding CDP (AMR) and uses more revealing cables (Nordost, Stealth, etc) and/or speakers (Wilson) or one uses a more revealing CDP (EMM Labs) while using cables/speakers to smooth out the sound (PAD/Verity) is up to that individual.

There are many ways to accomplish good sound.

Cheers,
John

I suppose its obvious I'm just stating my own opinion. I havent perform a poll yet.:)

But I think the signal should leave the source as it is. The source should not alter the signal in any way.
IMHO

Regards,

Michael

>>The source should not alter the signal in any way.<<

Nor should any other component in a system.

But they all do.

Audiofeil of course that's true. But I think its two times wrong to start with an altered signal cause it is then multiplied.

08-05-08: Audiofeil
>>The source should not alter the signal in any way.<<

Nor should any other component in a system.

But they all do.

Even your ears alter the signal as it's being filtered and interpreted by your brain.