I have to second Starcon input in regard to the Reimyo 777,I have the single box unit for the past three years,it for Redbook it betters in my opinion,the esoteric X0-1 LE,easily betters the emm se combo even redbook hybrid version vs.the sacd playback.Betters the Meridian 800.The only ones in my system which it is inferior to is the Zanden combo,and is about equivalent to the Accuphase 800/801 combo.The last two are way may expensive.All of these units are in my system and i listen to all for many hours.The Reimyo is very dynamic,very open,excellent dynamics without being bright,great for large scale symphonic (classical music)as well as chamber and solo music.I do not like overly bright reproductions.(you can see my system on virtual systems)
high end single box cdp's for redbook quality only
single box cdp's: redbook presentation only, other features are not my consideration.
esoteric x01-d2
wadia 781i
dcs puccini
requesting opinions from those who own or have auditioned at length any 2 of these 3 players in fully balanced mode.
pls do not shy from details of sonic differences, strengths / weaknesses in the range extremes,issues of top to btm fluidity, transparency, micro detail, forward vs laid back, btm end resolution, top end fullness, etc. all comments welcome provided they are based on your personal listening experience. i listen to a wide range of classical music, acoustic instruments, no electronica.
not interested in a/b with: wadia 581 models, esoteric x01 models other than the d2, arc cd7, emm, accuphase, meridian.
it is very helpful if you have your system posted or advise it. obviously, every system will benefit from a cdp that works to a system's strengths and lessens the system's weaknesses.
thanks kindly.
esoteric x01-d2
wadia 781i
dcs puccini
requesting opinions from those who own or have auditioned at length any 2 of these 3 players in fully balanced mode.
pls do not shy from details of sonic differences, strengths / weaknesses in the range extremes,issues of top to btm fluidity, transparency, micro detail, forward vs laid back, btm end resolution, top end fullness, etc. all comments welcome provided they are based on your personal listening experience. i listen to a wide range of classical music, acoustic instruments, no electronica.
not interested in a/b with: wadia 581 models, esoteric x01 models other than the d2, arc cd7, emm, accuphase, meridian.
it is very helpful if you have your system posted or advise it. obviously, every system will benefit from a cdp that works to a system's strengths and lessens the system's weaknesses.
thanks kindly.