Yeah, that's why I was so surprised to read all the raves about it bein' better than 201 and other Hi End players!
Mcintosh MVP 871 - a killer on redbook?
I keep reading about this unit on the web as an incredible sounding one. However I just cannot fully believe that a universal DVD player can beat pretty much any dedicated CD/SACD player under $10 000 including Mac's own MCD201 on redbook and get CDs sound as close to vinyl as possible! I'm totally confused my friends. This contradicts all audiophile logic....