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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
juancgenao
64 posts
 
Ear acute, just a fantastic player, bettered my capitole, by a long shot, most analog sounding player in my experience:
grr6001
104 posts
 
You owe it to yourself to check out Playback Designs MPS-5.

Please read all the reviews for yourself & then audition one.
As close to vinyl as I've heard to date. You won't be disappointed. Also can use the internal dac with a server.
Very flexible.
realhifi
159 posts
 
Do they still make cd players?

Just kidding...*s*
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
I just picked up a NAD C-565BEE cd player and it is very close to vinyl.
Very rich sounding with lot's of detail.
It's a keeper.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
Ggavetti,

Not me!!!!
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