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How many satisfied AudioMeca Mephisto 2x owners

Hello fellow Audiogoners, am narrowing down my choices for a cd player that will carry me though my fifties. I am trying to get feedback from AudioMeca owners, especially when it comes to customer support, reliability, and performance. Any replies, either long or short will be greatly appreciated.
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john_beavers
47 posts
 
I've had my Mephisto 2x Mod 2, for less than a week. I've been burning it in with the supplied disc. So far no problems, and the sound, at least through headphones, is fantastic. I'll have my speakers and Integrated amp in two weeks, and then I'll get the full measure of what this player is capable of. I'd also be very interested in those special cables of Mr. Lumes, perhaps I should email him. My only issue with the player is actually a missing part, or what I assume is a missing part. The supplied power cord has to posts that look like you fit a 3 prong plug on them, but no plug was supplied. I've gone through the dealer I bought it from to get the part. Hopefully my experience with Audiomeca dealers will be better than what's been reported here.
rec
328 posts
 
I purchased my Audiomeca from an Audiogon dealer(Perrotta Consulting) about a year ago and haven't had one problem. I have had very strong dealer support( repeat customer ,thanks Anthony)and am quite pleased. It is an exceptional unit that not only looks beautiful but also has the most analog sound I have heard from digital in my system. I have a large cd collection approaching 6000 and I wanted a one box player that gave me the best reproduction I could afford. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this player or the dealer.
esoxhntr
196 posts
 
I have owned a IIx transport for almost a year now. Apart from the fact that it does not like static electricity (it's little electronic brain gets screwed up and needs to be turned off for a minute or so) I love it! Very realistic and detailed presentation - a most musical piece of equipment. I have had no service issues, though I have heard that the Audiomeca people in France can be difficult to get hold of at times. All in all a superior transport which holds its own with some other fine transports.
bhouser
112 posts
 
I have owned a Mephi II.X for about 4 months now, and can say that it has performed perfectly. Put simply, it sounds very good IMS, presenting a very neutral and 'complete' sonic picture.

The 2.X model is NOT overly-lush, dynamically-limited or rolled-off like some of the earlier models. (Keep in mind that I say this from the perspective of using a very neutral tube-hybrid preamp and a SS amp combo).

My complaints for Monsieur Lurne-

1>It must be level to prevent tracking errors (though there is a bubble-level and adjusters built right into the chassis, so that ain't hard to accomplish)

2>The awesome-looking metacrylic chassis requires very delicate handling when cleaning

3>There is NO dimmer for the bright blue display (though it is not glary or obnoxious looking)

4>The remote is way-cheap given the price for this thing

5>It takes up alot of rack space (including a spot for the external power supply)

These are all minor quibbles given the sound quality...
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