I am looking for something with the following attributes but don't want to spend over say $3000...(so a bit of each attribute is better than any significant weakness) (1) fast tight bass (2) full bodied in both male and vocals (3) not exaggerated on the high freqs (4) excellent timing...prefer clarity over artificial warmth (5) good timbres (6) and most importantly - reliability!!!!
I have nailed it down to: (1) Rega Saturn (2) Bryston BCD1 (3) Naim CD5xs
any comments on how these compare, and any other brands, would be greatly appreciated!
if you all those things try an ilink from MSB you will get everything you want plus all you cd at your finger tips and with the money you save put towards one of there DAC's and the DAC with the new filter is as close to tubes its scary. I listen to CD's recorded in the 80's and they sound fantastic http://www.msbtech.com/products/iLink.php
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