AMR CD77 vs Ensemble Dirondo Drive/Dichrono Hi-DAC

I don't know about Ensemble Drive pairing with HQ DAC but AMR CD77 is one of the best Red Book reproductions that I have heard. Build like a tank and sound of the MUSIC..... yes music. No other word to describe its awsome quality of rendering CDs. It is one of a kind cdp that I would be proud to own if I could only calibrate my printer to make those perfect bills.

Hi Robn, I saw this a few days ago but didn't post because I have no experience with the Ensemble. Since you getting little response, here is my 2 cents; I do own the latest CD77 with Audyn output cap and agree with Mrjstark. It has the rare ability to allow all of the music and details thru as a harmonious and natural flow. A player for both audiophiles and music lovers. Extremely natural, dynamic and life like with my set based system. It betters my previously owned AA Capitole Mk II SE, but just as that did, it has reinvented my cd collection. That being said, at this level of player it becomes the slightly different portrayal
of the different top contenders and of couse becomes Listener, system and room dependent. The AMR is definately worthy of an audition. Good luck.

Thanks for the replys.

The Ensemble is a 'precise' sounding player with good controlled bass but the the overall sound is rather light.I would prefer a fuller sound.I prefer my Marantz CD12 (unmodified)to the Ensemble.The DAC in the AMR is the same as the Marantz (but is a non crown version of the TDA1541a).

How much difference do the filter setting have on the AMR?

Does it get hot?