Here's a jackass, I guess. Depending upon how large of a CD collection you already own, one thing to keep in mind about analog is that you should be able to build a collection of MUSIC for much less money. Unless, of course, you are only into more recently released tunes or have that rather large CD collection, in which case you might be better served sticking with CD. Ohlala is correct, IMHO, in that a Spacedeck with the proper pikcup will humble the CDP's you mention. Hadda get that in there, too, O. :-)
How much to spend on analog to get a decent sytem?
Now I am using the CAL IconII CD with AES SE-1 300B tube amp and Silverline Panatella II speakers (no preamp.
I have been thinking about upgrading my CD player, probably to either a Jolida 1000 (w/ upgrade tube) or Cary 303/200.
However, I have a second thought about moving to analog as well.
So if I would jump into the analog world and wanna built analog system (everything, including phono pre), how much I would have to spend to get a decent result at least comparable to these CD players I mentioned? I know many people will say there is no comparable, but as I come from digital world, it's good for me to get at least relative idea to compare it, a first order will do.
Thanks a lot,
Ake
I have been thinking about upgrading my CD player, probably to either a Jolida 1000 (w/ upgrade tube) or Cary 303/200.
However, I have a second thought about moving to analog as well.
So if I would jump into the analog world and wanna built analog system (everything, including phono pre), how much I would have to spend to get a decent result at least comparable to these CD players I mentioned? I know many people will say there is no comparable, but as I come from digital world, it's good for me to get at least relative idea to compare it, a first order will do.
Thanks a lot,
Ake