I own a CAL CL-15 and a Meridian 508.24 in separate systems. The Meridian has educated me that the CAL is forward and has some "edge" in its delivery of music. Originally, I thought it was detail but the Meridian is more detailed and smoother.
That said I would not try to replicate the CAL because there are better player out there. You just have not auditioned the one that suits you. I can recommend the Meridian 508.24 and the Rega Jupiter as middling price (used) players.
That said I would not try to replicate the CAL because there are better player out there. You just have not auditioned the one that suits you. I can recommend the Meridian 508.24 and the Rega Jupiter as middling price (used) players.