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Arcam decision

I really need to upgrade my cd player. I have the choice of several Arcam models. One is the CD73@ $700, another is a used cd93 @ $1200 and the last and most costly is the cd192 @$1600. I am stepping up from an older pioneer elite from 1996 so I know all will be a major improvement. I have a rotel amp and B&K pre w/ Snell type D's. I defer to those in the know for assistance with this decision. Thanks.
green
nutella
223 posts
 
Listen to Tom
green OP
3 posts
 
Tom I will follow your advise, Thanks to all!
jeff_s12a
27 posts
 
Get the ring DAC. No question.
I understand dCS raised the asking price on their ring DAC and Arcam said "no" and switched to the Wolfson DACs... it's too bad, because the FMJ 23 is better than the 33. I just talked a friend into buying the CD92 --a demo from a local dealer (and it has the ring DAC) --and he phones all the time to say how much he loves that player.
tombowlus
416 posts
 
I agree with Jeff. Pick up a used FMJ CD23T, and you won't have to second guess your decision!
the_rang
41 posts
 
Regarding the ring DAC, the Canadian importer told me it was a price issue to drop it, mainly because the ring DAC was expensive to produce. Apparently the failure rate was very high at the manufacturing level thereby increasing the overall cost.
I have the CD72, found the CD92 fatiguing. Like the 82 with the Wolfsons, haven't heard the 93 or 192. From what I've read the difference between the latter two models is minimal.
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