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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
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Audiofeil, you are guessing. I have heard marvelous vinyl systems costing 6 figures. My duo set up brings in the last ounce of detail a recording provides. You would be amazed at how much artistry is available on CDs.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
I have very nice digital stuff here when I want to hear material not available on vinyl. Very expensive gear in fact.

But if you want to bring your toys here and have a Muralboy vs. Vinylfeil shootout you'll be embarrassed.

Stomped, crushed, and whipped.

I will serve humble pie of course.

Hot or cold, your choice.
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mapman
22,563 posts
 
"But if you want to bring your toys here and have a Muralboy vs. Vinylfeil shootout you'll be embarrassed.

Stomped, crushed, and whipped."

That might depend more on who greases the palms of the judges best more than anything!

How much does this job pay? I might be interested!
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
ah, audofeil, always the contrary one.

i wouldn't continue this behavior too often. it's bad for your health.

however, if i have that much influence over your position, you don't have much confidence in your convictions.
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
I use Ayres top player . When we want a more analog feel we run it into the Levinson DAC . I won't say it sounds like a turntable but it's as close to it as I have heard from a digital rig . With digital like this who needs vinyl .
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