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

philc07-20-2001 8:22pm

no_money Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 638 posts 07-21-2001 at 07:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll throw in another for the Cal. It is very nice and smooth.
audiotomb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 07-21-2001 at 08:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
viggen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 838 posts 07-21-2001 at 08:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've read norh or nohr (spelling) is pretty good. Supposedly, a similar design to the CAL Alpha/Delta, dual 12ax7 tube output stage, but it is integrated. It's $700.
goliverjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 07-22-2001 at 12:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sorry for mistake on previous post. Cal Icon MkII(no HDCD upgrade) for $250.00 is on Audioshopper, not Audioreview.