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..