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Any comments on the Meridian 588 CD Player?

In general, is it much better than the 508.20 or 508.24, or just slightly better? I have owned the 508.20 for several years and am not convinced these newer units are that much better for the price. Your comments and hearing experience is requested. thanks........
hgeifman
blackie
221 posts
 
The 508-24 sounds quite a bit better than the newer 588. I heard them head-to-head on a very revealing system and all of us who were listening thought the 588 sounded overly bright and had an odd mid-bass hump. The 508-24 on the other hand sounded very smooth and natural. I don't know what happened on this new unit but I've heard the same opinions from others who have been able to compare.
argent
245 posts
 
I like my 508.24 and intend to keep it for the forseeable future. I keep upgrading my other electronics and speakers and I get to see just how good the Meridian is.
robj300
8 posts
 
Has anyone compared the 588 to the newest Electrocompaniet? I've been considering purchasing one or the other. I haven't had a chance to review either but I was interested in anyone's opinion who has had a chance to. By the previous comments it seems that maybe I should be looking for a 508.24 instead? Any thoughts?
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