Great point, Sam! I have heard this player, and felt to be about as good as anything else I've come across. I know you can spend $5K or more, and get something a very little bit better, but why? Also found Arcam Alpha 9/FMJ-23(didn't hear the FMJ, but it's almost the same as the 9) to be a giant killer.
Musical Fidelity A3CD Review
Wes Phillips, former Srereophile reviewer, has nice review of A3CD on his site onhifi.com, he liked unit so much he purchased the review sample......the ultimate recommendation. He has heard best units available at any price, and felt the A3CD at under $1000 doesn't give up much to the best players. I own one of these units and have further improved sound with Symposium RollerBlocks and PowerSnakes SideWinder AC cord, great sound for people who don't have megabucks to spend, anyone else using this unit?