I am using the Cairn Fog v.2 w/ upsampling with my Prologue Two, and love the combination! At under $1000 used, I think it is hard to beat! It was my choice. I can't compare it directly to either of the CDP's above, and maybe you are strickly looking for a tubed CDP? One nice feature about the Cairn (other than it's looks and sound) is that it has variable volume output via the remote. It is in the digital domain, so if you take it way down, you loose something, but it's a nice feature for when you want/need to turn your system down from your listening chair when trying to listen to someone talk or answering the phone. I believe the Ah! player may have this feature as well? Good luck!
AH Njoe Tjoeb 4000 or Consonance cd120 ??
I would like to upgrade my CDP. I'm using a Primaluna Pro Two integraded amp, and thought that the Njoe Tjoeb 4000 player would be a great match. I've also heard great things
about the Consonance product as well. I know the NT 4000 is
basically a Marantz, and that both are Chinese made.
One thing bothers me alittle. The NT 4000 looks so middle
of the road, like it came from Best Buys or Circuit City.
The Consonance looks more high end, very simple all metal
construction with a clean faceplate.
Has anyone compared or listened to both of these units?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
about the Consonance product as well. I know the NT 4000 is
basically a Marantz, and that both are Chinese made.
One thing bothers me alittle. The NT 4000 looks so middle
of the road, like it came from Best Buys or Circuit City.
The Consonance looks more high end, very simple all metal
construction with a clean faceplate.
Has anyone compared or listened to both of these units?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks