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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
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.
Best,
Bob
ggavetti OP
143 posts
 
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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zmanastronomy
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Mapleshade/Wildchild.
fplanner2010
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I strongly SECOND the APL NWO-M. Read the reviews here and by various mags (of its predecessors).

Starts with the best Esoteric transport made, add lots of 32-bits DACs, top-quality parts and genius engineering and you get a piece that is second to NONE in the digital world, IMHO. Literally exponentially better than the APL machine used at the famous San Diego shootout several years ago(from the "thread that wouldn't die" fame). It just does everything "right" without even trying.

If you are lucky enough to hear one, you most likely will start going through your finances to find a way to acquire one. Yes, it really IS that good, IMHO. I have no affiliation with APL at all - just a very happy NWO-M owner.
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