Arcam decision


I really need to upgrade my cd player. I have the choice of several Arcam models. One is the CD73@ $700, another is a used cd93 @ $1200 and the last and most costly is the cd192 @$1600. I am stepping up from an older pioneer elite from 1996 so I know all will be a major improvement. I have a rotel amp and B&K pre w/ Snell type D's. I defer to those in the know for assistance with this decision. Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by niravp

I am not familiar with the Arcam CD192. Perhaps you are referring to the FMJ-23 or FMJ-33?

As far as choosing between those options, you really should give them a listen and decide how much you value the incremental improvements between models. I have a CD-92, and decided to buy it because I thought it was substantially better than the CD-72, but not so much of a step-down from the FMJ that I would regret saving the few hundred bucks.

As a final note, you may want to consider buying the units off of Audiogon, as it will be substantially cheaper to buy from here than from whatever your current seller is. It seems as if you have a trusted seller and that you're willing to pay a bit of price premium to buy from him (or her). If that's the case, then I'm not going to advise you otherwise. BUT, I thought I might as well toss in my two cents.