Cambridge Audio D500SE vs Arcam CD72


I know there is a difference in price, but I want to know if the Arcam is worth the extra cash. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.

Cambridge Audio amp
PSB Image 2B speakers
ZU speaker cable
VD power cables
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Showing 1 response by sugarbrie

I guess it really does come down to how much you want to spend. The Arcam is more refined and should be considering price. For under $500 brand new, the Cambridge is hard to beat. For used do not forsake the original D500. It has a slightly older delta-sigma 20bit DAC, but it is actually a higher spec DAC than the 24bit/192 DAC in the D500SE.

I also recommend the power cord upgrade for the Cambridge. The stock cord they give you is pretty cheap. It does not even fit well in the IEC socket. Even a $7 Black 14AWG computer type cord is a good upgrade. I highly recommend the Blue Circle BC61 or the Vansevers 202. The D500 should go well with your Cambridge Amp (which amp?).