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Best Rock Player... Jupiter??


I was ready to buy the Cary 303/200 but then I read a
post that the Rega had better PRAT. I also read that
the 303/200 can be a little slower sounding. I'm
looking for that all important boogie factor. It
seemed like what I was reading pointed me more towards
the Jupiter for boogie factor and rock music. Correct
me if I am wrong Cary fans.

I did heard the Jupiter vs Naim CD3.5 and I liked the
Rega better. The Naim seemed dry sounding?? I was
prepared to spend more for the Cary 303/200 but it seems
like the cheaper Jupiter might be more of my cup of tea
since its got more boogie factor..? Am I wrong? I
haven't heard the Cary, just the Naim and the Rega.

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy
natalie
404 posts
 
The Cambridge would be a good choice if they where to work properly.
Graet sonics for the price.
No money left over for build quality and quality control.
My CD6 lasted less than a day.
The line has been droped by some local High End shops.Too many problems with the reliability of the product.
eastside_guy OP
29 posts
 

Can anyone tell me about how the "tubed" Heart 6000
sounds with rock? Is it slow and lazy ? My freind
has been reading up on it and seems real jazzed about
the Heart 6000. I'd wait for him to get one and then
make my own conclussions but he just bought a condo
and won't have any money for quite awhile.

Tom
greh
134 posts
 
I've owned the Rega Planet and I presently own a Cary 303/100(no upsampling) and I can say without hesitation that the Rega was the slower sounding player as well as sounding veiled and uninvolving. I also listen to rock and between these 2 players it's a no brainer...Cary all the way.
But please do yourself a huge favor and take whatever cdp you want to audition and take it home and throw it in your system and listen with your cd's.
Your missing the boat if you rely totally on opinion..and that includes mine.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
i agree with greh. make sure you listen to your own cd's when auditioning. and also, greh, are you talking about the new or old planet? i owned them both and thought the new one was about twice as good.

i now use a jupiter 2000 and it's even better, especially in timing and low end. comperable to the naim cd5/linn genki.

in that price range, i think all three are must-auditions.
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
Do you have a local Creek dealer ? Their CD players are very popular in the UK, land of PRAT. Also try to look for Cyrus ... I loved their amps when I was living in the UK, and I have heard their CD players a few times .. very dynamic and exciting.
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