Anybody heard the McCormack UDP-1?

I just bought one. UNBELIEVABLE!! Best CD sound in a universal transport heard to date, including Krell, and Linn. I auditioned this unit beside an Esoteric DV50, and though the DV50 may have been a tick better, it also sells for $2,000 - 2,500 more. Highly recommended. (It replaced a Levinson #36, with a Sonic Frontiers transport, both former class A Stereophile products.)

Hi Chickdishog,

I've been curious about the UDP as well. I'm in the market
for a new CD player and have been looking at the Wadia
302, Tri-Vista SACD and others. Just wondering what Krell
and Linn players you compared it to? Would love to hear
any experiences you have.

cmach

I do not recall the Linn model, but it was a Universal player, selling for $3,500. The UPD-1 was better in my opinion. More delicate in the midrange, better in the low octave(s). I did not compare the performance on SACD, or DVD movies.

Also, I listened to the UPD-1 paired with the McCormack MAP-1. Together, they are fantastic, much better than my Levinson #36/Audio Research LS2B.

Now, Now...let's not be hasty. Your AR/Levinson is not garbage now. If it is, throw it in my trash, and I'll go dumpster-diving.