Cambridge D500SE ??

Yes, that describes the original CD4. Cambridge was bought out by a few years ago by a group in Britain called "Audio Partnership" headed by Julian Richer. (Richersounds.com) They changed manufacturers. Cambridge does design work in Britain and farms out production. I beleve the quality is better now. My D500 was solid and pretty heavy for the price.

To give you an idea up the newer model's upgrade in quality; the original CD4 had a Sanyo transport. The D500's transport is made by Sony.

I bought the 500 se a few days ago from aa at $399. it's back ordered. will post the sound as soon as i have it. hoping my big adventure is over.

Thanks everyone, but can anyone confirm that the D/A converter is 24/192 and not 24/44.1 !!!

According the AudioAdvisor.com website it is 24/192, but then does it actually run in that mode?? I am not a techy.