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CD player or DAC ??

I have $1000 to spend..Think either Musical fidelity A3 Cd or REga planet 2000 or even an MSB link III !!
Any suggestion ??? Thanks
philc
goliverjr
102 posts
 
I swapped my Cal Icon Mk II recently. It was in great condition and is currently under cd players at Audioreview for $250.I also can vouch for Mike K. who is selling it, since I have bought a number of items from him with no problems.
ton1313
272 posts
 
http://www.upscaleaudio.com/ahcd.htm

Check out this Tube modified player, lots of excellent reviews and you will save almost 1/2 of your money.
sc53
722 posts
 
I second and third the recommendations for the CAL Icon Mk II. Also, check out the Ah New Tjoeb! CD player for $579 NEW from Upscale Audio. Both these 1-box players are dynamite for the money, and the Icon can be had for under $400 used on Audiogon. Both players will obviate the need for any DAC upgrade, IMO.
no_money
638 posts
 
I'll throw in another for the Cal. It is very nice and smooth.
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audiotomb
1,112 posts
 
I own a Cal Ikon MK II (no HDCD upgrade) and it is indeed a fine player. I've done a weekend demo with the Cal Alpha/Delta and there are subtle differences in low level resolution, descernable, but not earth shattering.

I also tried out an Audio Research CD2 ($3450) and it was a significant difference and incredibly musical but at a large increase in price.
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