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Shanling T100 vs NAD S500?

Hi all,

My system consist of the NAD S100/S200 preamp/amp combo and is looking to add either the NAD S500 CD player(e.g. The new S500i is coming out end of this month) or Shanling T100 TUBE CD Player.

I really like the new look of the Shanling T100 CD player and the fact that it is TUBE. My question is, is it reliable
since it's a Chinese made?..and how good will it be?...

Should I buy the NAD S500i or the Shanling T100?..Which ones
will give me a better sound and is more reliable in the long
run.

thanks
Long
longho68
questforsound
126 posts
 
Hi longho 68

Stephen from Quest for Sound here ...we are a showcase dealer on audiogon ..and have been selling the shanling cd-t100 since they were first avlaiable here in the USA...

there have been a couple bugs .. like any new product -- but all minor--- there has been a couple transport problems ...

but really few .. compaired to quantities sold ...

we find the unit not only looks great and sounds wonderful ---but is also reliable ...and is built quite well -- especially from a service view....

I do recommend the western electric NOS 396 tube upgade --

there have been many positive reviews on this player -- right here on audiogon ...

really dont think you can go wrong...

if we can answer any other questions ,.. please contact us diect

good listening
Stephen
Quest For Sound
2133 Bristol Pike
Bensalem Pa 19020
215-637-3263
tobias
1,534 posts
 
I can't compare the two players, but my Shanling has been running daily since shortly after the first shipment arrived on this continent. It's never had a glitch or a problem of any kind.
ljgj
955 posts
 
I love my Shanling and I agree with the Western Electric tube upgrade. No problems in four months of daily use.
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