I Need a Reference Point


Hi folks, I have a brand new Arcam CD-92 which I love because it is the first high-end CD player I've ever had. I used to think digital was digital was digital. Not anymore! Crisp, clear sound is what I hear now that has blossomed into open detail. Once spoiled, always spoiled, and I'd like a good player for my office where I listen to music all day.

So what I would like to understand is where the Arcam CD-02 fits into the high-end CD player spectrum. Is it generally considered clinical/analytical sounding? Is it generally considered warm sounding? I need a CD player that does not get tedious to listen to all day.

It will play through a Magnum Dynalab CD-208 receiver (unless I futz with a new FT Audio LW-1 that is coming in the mail). I have not selected the speakers yet, but was considering the Tannoy System 600 nearfield monitors (I love the Tannoy sound), but I might also consider Merlins or some other small speaker.

Thanks!
budrew
I wasn't clear enough. The CD player would be a second one for my office. I was asking more about where the Arcam fits in the analytic to warm spectrum. More out of curiosity. I do like the sound of the Arcam and I would consider another one.
Well, folks, he's pushin' for an answer....
I found the ARCAM to be pretty neutral and extended, with a decent open midband. A slight lack of PRaT, or two left footedness, was a bit unnerving.
I'm a musician who can't dance (something about anticipating the beat?), so my priority lies with temporal excellence, and that's where I find ARCAM's front ends underimpress. But they're surely harmonically nice, eh?
For all-day listening and a Magnum amp (a joint venture with Sim Audio), I would check out the Rega Planet and the Audio Refinement. You'll get plenty of PRAT from that amp, so I would look for smooth and mellow from the source, and the Audio Refinement is really good at that.
Like most things in this hobby, you can have more than one interpretation/definition/whatever.

you takes your choices...
Pace, Rhythm, And Timing
or
Pace, Rhythm, Acceleration, and Timing
or
Piglet Rolls Around Terrifyingly

KP