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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
markeetaux

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plinko
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Marketaux, one question: what do the Chinese (Opera) have over the French (Cairn)? ;-)
plinko
254 posts
 
Its going to be tough to determine which player to get without trying these out on your own. It always seems that everyone says all these players are great in this price range and I'm sure they are. In my case, with no dealers around me, I had to jump in blindly. Just be assured that you have a truly fantastic integrated in the Primaluna. My opinion has always been that the speakers and the amp are the most important components (controversial, I know).

I'm going to order the upsampler and a new set of tubes for the AH! soon. One thing to consider is that if you buy a solid state player, your spending is more than likely complete. Tube rolling costs money. If I do not hear differences when rolling tubes with the AH!, I will consider this purchase not up to what was advertised. So far, out of many online postings, I have only come across a few people where this was the case so I am optimistic.
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