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Decided to buy a high-end CDP - Need help inn the last mile!

Hi,

I have now decided to finally upgrade my Oppo BDP-95 which I have used for many years as my A/V player (more CD music than Blue-Ray). I have just upgraded my 2-channel music system to McIntosh C1100 (tube pre-amp), MC1.25KW (SS monos) and B&W800D3s. Currently the digital side is all Auralic (Streamer, DAC and Master Clock). I would now like to move to upgrading my CDP and am considering the following three choices as they come well recommended and have authorised dealers in Hong Kong (where I live). However, I cannot compare them side by side as they are all from different dealerships.

Hence any help from people who have heard or owned any of the below models (preferably at least two of them) will greatly help me make my decision in the next 2-3 days.

Esoteric Grandioso K1
Luxman D-08u
McIntosh MCD600

I have heard the McIntosh and its brilliant and since I have a good relationship with the dealer and like the looks of a Mc, its on this list. Mc is the easiest to buy emotionally but lots of data on the others suggests they might edge it out.

Views please.

Many thanks in advance.

128x128sudhirgoel

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nonoise
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Check out Jay's Audio CDTs.
Discussions here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/if-you-still-spin-cd-s-their-is-a-reference-level-transport-for-reasona
Jay's Audio site: https://www.jays-audio.com/
Also, Hegel Mohican: https://www.hegel.com/products/cd/mohican
and
Bryston:http://www.bryston.com/products/digital_audio/BCD-3.html

From what I've read, any of these would give the McIntosh a serious run for the money, if not outright better it. Also, the Marantz mentioned above as well. I have an earlier version, the Marantz SA12S2b and CDs sound wonderful on it.

All the best,
Nonoise


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