Just to further clarify my question, I'm looking for recommendations of those players that gave you a "wow!" response that was significantly greater than your initial expectation on your first "out-of-the-box" listen. (Not like: "I listened to this for 100 hours and the soundstage really started to open up...,etc.)
CD Player: "Love at First Listen" recommendation
Hi,
I was interested in opinions on (unmodified) CD players that you loved the very first time you heard it.
In other words, it was new to your ears (there was no "burn in" period).
Also, you knew you had to have it before you could feel pressure to like it just because of any of the following: 1) the high cost, 2) the perception of the particular brand, 3) peer pressure, or 4) connection to the manufacturer or store.
Any price (but under $4K)
Thanks!
I was interested in opinions on (unmodified) CD players that you loved the very first time you heard it.
In other words, it was new to your ears (there was no "burn in" period).
Also, you knew you had to have it before you could feel pressure to like it just because of any of the following: 1) the high cost, 2) the perception of the particular brand, 3) peer pressure, or 4) connection to the manufacturer or store.
Any price (but under $4K)
Thanks!