I guess perfect sound forever is what we all are searching for. I have had the chance to listen to the marantz and the top of the line Sony. I have owned the Cary. My opinion is of importance only to me. I would not even think of replacing any of these good players for the EMC-1. I have not heard the Ayre or the latest Audio Reaserch. These two maybe as good if not better. I would be surprisd if they were. Although i would not be surprised if they were competitive. I truly believe a Neuance or Sistrum rack is as important as any CDP. There are some new and interesting CDP being introduced. Gotta do your homework. Until I hear an SACD player that lives up to the reputation that so many have touted, SACD would not be a major concern at this time. Good luck in your search. Let me point out again, do your homework. A lot of new players are now coming to the market place. My best to you in your search.
New Generation of CD Players Which is Best?
Even with mods to SACD players, people using these with
outboard DACs..etc., we still seem to be where we were.
Maybe this is why better makers are bringing out new model
CD players.
Companies such as Ayre, Audio Research, Classe, Cary and
others are putting higher end efforts into Redbook.
So, what new upper-end CD only players do you own..what did
you compare it too, what improvements does it have over your
last gen. player...and anything else you might ad.
After all, this is likely still your most important source
component.
outboard DACs..etc., we still seem to be where we were.
Maybe this is why better makers are bringing out new model
CD players.
Companies such as Ayre, Audio Research, Classe, Cary and
others are putting higher end efforts into Redbook.
So, what new upper-end CD only players do you own..what did
you compare it too, what improvements does it have over your
last gen. player...and anything else you might ad.
After all, this is likely still your most important source
component.