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Seeking world class #1 top of the line choice cd system? I am too and recently i have heard the esoteric X-01 with jm labs diva utopias, bat preamp driven by a burmester amp. When the cd source was switched to a burmester I was disappointed. At first i didn't notice any difference until the esoteric was put back on and I have to say there is seldom a sound like this. I totally forgot about the equipment and focused on the music. For us not so fortunate in the financial aspect what cd players or combos (transport and dac) will approach this level but not cost nearly as much. I currently own a sony dvp 9000 es which is decent, but obviously i'ld like to have betta. thanks
pedrillo
brainwater
520 posts
 
I second Alex s work at APL . My decked out 1000 was so stunning i sold it and moved up to his current top of the line mod , the Denon 3910 . The 1000 clearly bettered my Bat vkd 5 se on redbook and sacd was excellent to boot.
peepoy2
23 posts
 
Hi Brainwater, can you elaborate on the difference between the APL Philips SACD 1000 with Alex's new DAC chip and his new Denon 3910 project? I am curious as to the ways the Denon is better than the Philips taking into account that the only main difference is the transport mechanism (I think). Please point out the sonic virtues of each player and tell me how one is better than the other. Thanks and regards.
kana813
956 posts
 
"Seeking world class #1 top of the line choice cd system?"

Look at the Talk Electronics Thunder 3.1b.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Peepoy2, give it up and admit to yourself you're never going to be satisified until you own the APL3910. You're seeking justification for keeping the APL1000, and I suspect you're not going to get it. Everyone to whom I've spoken has said the 3910 is better. Just do it, and relieve yourself of the anxiety of wondering "what it".
mejames
986 posts
 
kana813 the Talk Electronics Thunder 3.1b ?
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