Has anyone auditioned an Arcam CD37? Or any other


Has anyone auditioned an Arcam CD37? Or any other recommendations new or used under $2k.

I have a BAT 3iX preamp, BAT VK55amp, Vandersteen 2ci speakers. I currently have an Arcam CD82. It sounds great but is 6-7yrs old. My guess is that there has been improvement in CD players since.

I like the the way the arcam sounds. Since incorporating the BATs with the Arcam, instruments and vocals sound incredibly real. I am not looking for anything to be exaggerated or muddied , like bass for example. I listen mainly to classical and vocals.

Thanks
jtma
I have not listened to the Arcam FMJ 37 however...
Is the FMJ 37 the same as the 36 except SACD added? I really would like to know.

I have had an Arcam FMJ 36 for some time now and recently picked up a Rega Saturn. I thought I'd hear a marked improvement with the Saturn but compairing them side by side the Arcam actually does better in many respects. They are very close but the Arcam has slightly better resolution, more air and sparkle, wider soundstage, tighter more accurate tuneful bass and is not edgy at all...I was suprised that the Arcam not only held its own but actually surpassed the Saturn in some respects.
The only thing the Saturn may do better is a bit more mid bass ummmph which gives it a slightly fuller sound.

At least thats what I'm hearing in my system.
Good luck!!
Thanks for all your replies.

That's a great idea to look into the DACs. It never crossed my mind.

Don't know about the difference between sound of the 36 vs 37.
You already have a great player. Unless you NEED SACD, I'd leave well enough alone. Maybe have your signal caps upgraded and upgrade your op-amps. Save money and probably beat the heck out of your off the shelf solutions. Arcam CD players are hard to beat, across the range. I've had my CD72 for nearly 7 years and it's still better than most I've heard into the many thousands.