I say it everytime I get a chance. Pass Labs and their personnel are the best in the business. Peter Perkins and Wayne Colburn are top notch characters.
As for a CD player from Pass. It isn't necessary, find a D1 D/A converter. I have owned the 777es, SCD1,and now the 9000es. I have used all of them as a transport with a Pass Labs D1 and have been very satisfied vs all others I have had in the system. This would include the Meridian, EMC-1 mk1 and 2, and the Audionote. If you really like Pass Labs gear, the D1 is worth searching out. Best Regards, Aaron M
As for a CD player from Pass. It isn't necessary, find a D1 D/A converter. I have owned the 777es, SCD1,and now the 9000es. I have used all of them as a transport with a Pass Labs D1 and have been very satisfied vs all others I have had in the system. This would include the Meridian, EMC-1 mk1 and 2, and the Audionote. If you really like Pass Labs gear, the D1 is worth searching out. Best Regards, Aaron M