It's hard to compare the CD-2 to the players.
The Audio Note has richer texture, more pure musicality.
It has less finesse when compared to a Meridian or Arcam, but if you want rich harmonics, oodlys of detail, just something that makes music, this a an increadibly musical player.
The newer players have more "digital resolution", but this is for people that hate CD sound.
At the current pricepoint, I think these are a steal. People don't know how good they are.
I would not use this player for rock & roll if you have speakers with 12" woffers or larger. In a really full range system, it lacks drive.
_Paul
The Audio Note has richer texture, more pure musicality.
It has less finesse when compared to a Meridian or Arcam, but if you want rich harmonics, oodlys of detail, just something that makes music, this a an increadibly musical player.
The newer players have more "digital resolution", but this is for people that hate CD sound.
At the current pricepoint, I think these are a steal. People don't know how good they are.
I would not use this player for rock & roll if you have speakers with 12" woffers or larger. In a really full range system, it lacks drive.
_Paul