This was my response to a previous thread. It still applies.
I have been using the MMF CD 25 for about 2 months now and I am very pleased with my purchase. I listen to mostly acoustic; popular vocals; and jazz music. I find that the player picks up every last detail, for example I will hear a tambourine or guitar strum that I had not noticed before. On vocals, the player is very precise. On one Elvis song in particular (Kentucky Rain), I can hear clearly the echo of the recording studio and the accompanying stillness of the air. On 1950's vintage Louis Armstrong (W.C. Handy & Fats Waller), the sound is smooth, not harsh (though not as good as the SACD versions). I have the MMF paired with fairly musical sounding equipment (Acoustic Research 302; Harmon Kardon 3370 receiver) and am considering buying an additional player for my bedroom system. I purchased it over the net from Northern Audio & Home Theater for $539 (includes shipping & tax). Good service & quick.
By the way, consider either the Wharfedale Diamonds 8.1 (www.iagamerica.com) or the EPOS 12 (distributed by Creek) for speakers.
Good Luck.
I have been using the MMF CD 25 for about 2 months now and I am very pleased with my purchase. I listen to mostly acoustic; popular vocals; and jazz music. I find that the player picks up every last detail, for example I will hear a tambourine or guitar strum that I had not noticed before. On vocals, the player is very precise. On one Elvis song in particular (Kentucky Rain), I can hear clearly the echo of the recording studio and the accompanying stillness of the air. On 1950's vintage Louis Armstrong (W.C. Handy & Fats Waller), the sound is smooth, not harsh (though not as good as the SACD versions). I have the MMF paired with fairly musical sounding equipment (Acoustic Research 302; Harmon Kardon 3370 receiver) and am considering buying an additional player for my bedroom system. I purchased it over the net from Northern Audio & Home Theater for $539 (includes shipping & tax). Good service & quick.
By the way, consider either the Wharfedale Diamonds 8.1 (www.iagamerica.com) or the EPOS 12 (distributed by Creek) for speakers.
Good Luck.