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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?
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muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Audiofeil, I will take you up on that challenge! You will lose. Of course you have to come here, or, pay my fare to wherever you are... hades, I assume.
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Audiofeil, I will take you up on that challenge! You will lose. Of course you have to come here, or, pay my fare and shipping of my system to wherever you are.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>03-21-11: Tmsorosk
With digital like this who needs vinyl<<

When you hear a real honest kick a** vinyl front end, you'll get it.

Until then, enjoy your bytes.

Digital has made terrific advancements in the past 5 years or so. However, a SOTA analog front end is still clearly superior. You're welcome to stop by for a listen.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
Vinyl Rules!!!!

Give 'em hell Bill!!
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Hello Bill .. I have heard many fine vinyl rigs , at friends as well as in the salons , And I can say a few of them surpassed my digital setup in a few ways but lost out in a few others , i guess were back to personal preference again . But those fine vinyl spinners cost almost five times what my Ayre/Levinson combo did and my dac has many uses .
You are also welcome any time as is any real audiophile . Regards Tim
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