Lyngdorf CD1::Can it compete with Rega Saturn-R?

Some drive Fords, some drive Chevys

As far as the Bryston cdp is concerned, I base my positive comments on first hand experiences only and not on any of good reviews . Favourable Reviews are just the source reading information for me used to personally go and actually audition.

I've auditioned it numerous times personally at the dealers and one of my best friends has it in his high-end system that I listen to frequently .

My personal listening experiences are very favourable - detailed, dynamic, open, lots of slam, ..... Top shelf equipment performance wise and built like a tank like all the Bryston products. IMO , highly recommended to audition.

Again system synergy matters - big time ..... So some drive Fords and some drive Chevys. For me, it was the Rega Isis valve cdp as my best choice, FWIW.

Jim, re the Bryston CD player, I've owned a BCD-1 for five years, and IMO Akg has characterized it perfectly. And regarding the brightness allegations you mentioned having read, I can say that at least in my system (via both Daedalus speakers and Stax electrostatic headphones), and on well engineered high quality recordings (especially classical recordings, which comprise most of my listening) its tonal balance seems exactly right.

I don't know what they go for currently, but FWIW I paid $1700 for a used one here at A'gon, five years ago.

Good luck in your search. Regards,
-- Al

The Mid and reference class REGA players differ from many cdps in that they are both players AND hi-end DACs .You can stream your external HD digital tunes through the USB input right through the remote) that use only top-shelf components and class leading power supplies that is built like a tank. We all know that high-end build quality costs more.

There is an inalienable tenet in this hobby we all fall subject to: you get what you pay for.

For those who don't like the REGA signature sound and performance and price, .... No worries ...cheerfully .understood .....but their sales are doing fine and are product highly sought in most places around the globe.

I live in Toronto, I enjoy AGON, but it is only one of several audio forums I frequent daily; and its forum posts are just a section of the bigger hobby arena forums that are matched by the opinions expressed in its peers.

Without prejudice to the former comments, a Bryston or DCS, Densen, Sim Audio, Cyrus, Meridian, Esoteric, older LINN, AYRE, Naim, or Mark Levinson could be " the one". It is a crowded arena of very fine competing products out there with no illusory "best".

I will be the first to emphasize that:

(1) there is no replacement for actual personal auditions . Reviews are first step screening guideposts only. There are too many types that buy without stress testing the kit first, and if system synergy is lacking, they re-sell the newer units passed on here in AGON and elsewhere.
(2) AlLL these posted forum comments are just ALL heavily biased personal value judgements at best; that have no assurances that these forum testimonials of particular personal favourite kit will actually work well in your system - system synergy matters, big time.

That is why any search in this hobby is a journey and not a destination .
Good luck.

Agreed Sunnyjim-

I do like the newest Saturn-R spinner. I also concur that the price should be closer to $1995.00. Still, the player has a killer DAC for the computer audio crowd. I know this was Rega's angle to capture both formats. Happy Listening!