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Best Rock Player... Jupiter??


I was ready to buy the Cary 303/200 but then I read a
post that the Rega had better PRAT. I also read that
the 303/200 can be a little slower sounding. I'm
looking for that all important boogie factor. It
seemed like what I was reading pointed me more towards
the Jupiter for boogie factor and rock music. Correct
me if I am wrong Cary fans.

I did heard the Jupiter vs Naim CD3.5 and I liked the
Rega better. The Naim seemed dry sounding?? I was
prepared to spend more for the Cary 303/200 but it seems
like the cheaper Jupiter might be more of my cup of tea
since its got more boogie factor..? Am I wrong? I
haven't heard the Cary, just the Naim and the Rega.

Thanks
Tom
eastside_guy
natalie
404 posts
 
The Electrocompaint EMC-1 is far better than the Cary unit.Compare it to the Rega.
rlb61
362 posts
 
First, I own the Cary 303/200 and about 90% of my library is rock 'n roll. Trust me, the Cary TOTALLY rocks and I've never noticed anything "slow" about it. The Jupiter is also good, but it is less detailed than the Cary. I guess it depends on your taste. As for the EMC-1, it sounds OK, although I'm not thrilled about the transport - you have to physically attach the clamp magnet to the disc and then close the drawer. Also, I believe the EMC-1 has fixed/permanent 192 upsampling, which means you can't turn it off if it's either too detailed or if the sound is too compressed. You CAN turn off upsampling with the Cary.

This is something I've noticed about upsampling, at least to my ears. On older discs or even older stuff that's been remastered, the upsampling gives a nice boost - after all, a lot of the older stuff was originally recorded on less than desireable equipment. OTH, upsampling makes new recordings sound too compressed and they seem to lose a lot of the "air" and three-dimensionality.

I'd go with the Cary. You will not be disappointed.
lazarus28
339 posts
 
get the jupiter. i've heard the naim and i think that the naim does sound marginally better, but only with the power supply upgrade. with the upgrade, it's timing is amazing. otherwise, the jupiter is certainly the way to go. (and the way i did go)

most of my collection is rock, as well.

i also tested the planet, naim cd5, jolida somethin', 47 labs, and a few others
mobylicious
2 posts
 
Save your money and buy the Cambridge Audio D-500 SE !!! I will blind fold all of you, and guess what ? The Cambridge Audio D-500 SE will win !! God Bless Music.....
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