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What CDP gets really close to vinyl?

Hello, I have been looking for a CD player that is truly airy, transparent, and in this sense similar to vinyl. So far I did not have much luck. I tried a variety of brands, from Rega to Meridian to Ayre, and now own an EAR Acute. Each of these players is wonderful in its own way, but the sense of spaciousness, air, the "I am there in the symphony hall" feeling has never achieved what I can get with a good turntable and good cart. Has anyone had better luck?
ggavetti
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zmanastronomy
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Well said Mapman.
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muzikat
929 posts
 
I also like Resolution Audio. I think the Resolution Audio Opus 21 is about as good as digital gets. Compared mine (GNSC modified) with Audio Note turntable TT 2. Could not tell the difference.
pani
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You should try and listen to "The last record player" by Einstein Audio, amazingly analog sound.
bobf
207 posts
 
Extremey happy with my modded AMR CD-77.1.
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Bob
ggavetti OP
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thanks to everybody for the answers provided so far. it looks like in terms of equipment it might be worth looking into modwright.

as for the quality of the actual source material, are there particular cd manufacturers that are audiophile-oriented? or places on the web that sell especially good stuff? thanks.
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