Each of these manufactures are regarded for the quality of their CDP, how would you characterize their sound? Be specific on the best model for each old & new.
Do these manufactures have any competitors on sound and price points?
I own a Herron VTSP 1A pre. I have seen a lot of praise for the Meridian 508.24; however, are there newer models of other manufactures comparable in price that hit the same sonic characteristics?
I will also praise the 508.24 which is still in my main system. The price/performance is hard to beat. The sound is "smooth at budda". Natural well rounded, detailed but not etched with a very relaxed delivery. I have owned CAL, Audiomeca, and Musical Fidelity CDP's but none of those come close.
Entrope, "smooth" -- can you extrapolate? How would you describe the low end? Does it have impact-or more relaxed? Based on the two descriptions of the meridian 508.24 the highs are smooth and natural easy to listen to
Oh also the ayre d1x would be another to consider. I had that too and I think it sounded better than all of them. I've seen some great deals on those too. If you only wanted to spend around 1000 the 508.24 would be hard to beat.
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