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Lyngdorf CD1::Can it compete with Rega Saturn-R?

First, the Lyngdorf CD-1 has been discontinued, but gets very good reviews for build quality and performance. Has anyone owned this player?? and familiar with its sound. It is made in Denmark and retailed for $2895

I am curious if can compete in sound quality to the new Rega Saturn-R CD player which retails for $2995. I have no interest in computer audio or ripping CD files, so the Lyngdorf may be a better choice if I can buy it for under $1000, and because its performance is focused on playback sound quality. Thanks to all
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Jim, re the Bryston CD player, I've owned a BCD-1 for five years, and IMO Akg has characterized it perfectly. And regarding the brightness allegations you mentioned having read, I can say that at least in my system (via both Daedalus speakers and Stax electrostatic headphones), and on well engineered high quality recordings (especially classical recordings, which comprise most of my listening) its tonal balance seems exactly right.

I don't know what they go for currently, but FWIW I paid $1700 for a used one here at A'gon, five years ago.

Good luck in your search. Regards,
-- Al
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