I also saw this, HiFi Choice has had a number of odd reviews. I was looking at an Arcam diva 192 and listened to it in comparison to the FMJ 33 and just couldn't leave the 33 behind. It was so musical and involving. The music really expanding out into the listening room and I heard super detail. I found the Shunyata Aries interconnect a very good match.
what's wrong Arcam FMJ cd33?
I have read a few reviews and most are very positive. One reviewer ( Hi-Fi Choice) gave it what I would call a very poor review, saying it robbed the music of it's life?? Doesn't mesh with the other reviews.. Then I have also read that the FMJ 23 may have been better also that Arcam came up with a replacement rather fast considering the FMJ 33 has not been out for a long time.
I listened to the CD 33 a couple weeks ago and almost bought the unit, sounded great but of course the dealer had it plugged into a mega buck system.
IMO, it's difficult to make a judgement buying a CD player..maybe more than any other component, not unless you can take it home before you buy..
I listened to the CD 33 a couple weeks ago and almost bought the unit, sounded great but of course the dealer had it plugged into a mega buck system.
IMO, it's difficult to make a judgement buying a CD player..maybe more than any other component, not unless you can take it home before you buy..