A few months ago I bought an EAD Ultradisc 2000. I liked the silver front match to my Rowland gear and decided to give it a try. At this point and after living with it a while, all I can say is that it is the second best high end bargain I've ever come across. The all-time best is the set of Dunlavy SC-5s I bought used a few years ago. These two items plus many others have taught me that ultra high-end can be done on a budget, and when it gets really close to the very best at a fraction of the cost, the satisfaction is all the more gratifying.
Which CD player??
I'm in need of a new CD player. I have a Unison Research Simply 8 valve amp and Living Voice speakers which I've been very happy with and am trying to match a CD player which handles acoustic classical and contemporary music in a warm intimate fashion.
I've just about settled on an Ayre C-5xe player and wondered if anyone has any other recommendations I should look at.
Problem is I've also discovered that amp technology has progressed just as far as digital player technology has and I'm now wondering whether I need a new pre-amp/amp set up to get the best out of the CD player!! The Ayre player sounds wonderful with the K-5xe pre-amp and V-5xe power amp!! Pleae don't anyone tell me I need new speakers as well!!
I've just about settled on an Ayre C-5xe player and wondered if anyone has any other recommendations I should look at.
Problem is I've also discovered that amp technology has progressed just as far as digital player technology has and I'm now wondering whether I need a new pre-amp/amp set up to get the best out of the CD player!! The Ayre player sounds wonderful with the K-5xe pre-amp and V-5xe power amp!! Pleae don't anyone tell me I need new speakers as well!!