Thanks for the info Dave.
I am not looking into SACD playback very seriously. I am mainly concentrating on Redbook. This is an interesting situation I am in. On one hand I have a good source playing in my room, on the other hand I have an option of buying another source which some people think is a "State of the art" machine. Reviews that I have come to read on the internet, all talk about how deep and tight is the bass of this CDP, great soundstaging etc..but no where have I read anyone saying it has an amazingly beautiful midrange or a very analogue like presentation in the body of the tones etc..
Typically, I have noticed that when these factors are there in a player, they are highlighted very strongly by the reviewer. For example, if you read a review of a Reimyo CDP or DAC, you would see a lot of praise for its midrange tonality and fluidity. This is just one example.
I did not read anything on these lines about the Cary, thats why I have finally opened this thread here to know what exactly a Cary sounds like. The word SOTA is very intriguing in this context though.
Frankly I dont want to gain some and lose some in this process of upgrade. If I have to do that I would rather listen to a player and know exactly what I am gaining and losing to make sure I would be a happier man finally.
Just to mention the partnering equipments in my chain:
Amp : Symphonic Line RG1 MK4
Preamp : Acoustic Portait PM1 Reference Tube preamp
Speakers: ATC SCM40
This setup has a very neutral yet musical presentation.
It all depends on the source on from here on what flavor you want in your room.
I am not looking into SACD playback very seriously. I am mainly concentrating on Redbook. This is an interesting situation I am in. On one hand I have a good source playing in my room, on the other hand I have an option of buying another source which some people think is a "State of the art" machine. Reviews that I have come to read on the internet, all talk about how deep and tight is the bass of this CDP, great soundstaging etc..but no where have I read anyone saying it has an amazingly beautiful midrange or a very analogue like presentation in the body of the tones etc..
Typically, I have noticed that when these factors are there in a player, they are highlighted very strongly by the reviewer. For example, if you read a review of a Reimyo CDP or DAC, you would see a lot of praise for its midrange tonality and fluidity. This is just one example.
I did not read anything on these lines about the Cary, thats why I have finally opened this thread here to know what exactly a Cary sounds like. The word SOTA is very intriguing in this context though.
Frankly I dont want to gain some and lose some in this process of upgrade. If I have to do that I would rather listen to a player and know exactly what I am gaining and losing to make sure I would be a happier man finally.
Just to mention the partnering equipments in my chain:
Amp : Symphonic Line RG1 MK4
Preamp : Acoustic Portait PM1 Reference Tube preamp
Speakers: ATC SCM40
This setup has a very neutral yet musical presentation.
It all depends on the source on from here on what flavor you want in your room.