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What CDP gets really close to vinyl?

Hello, I have been looking for a CD player that is truly airy, transparent, and in this sense similar to vinyl. So far I did not have much luck. I tried a variety of brands, from Rega to Meridian to Ayre, and now own an EAR Acute. Each of these players is wonderful in its own way, but the sense of spaciousness, air, the "I am there in the symphony hall" feeling has never achieved what I can get with a good turntable and good cart. Has anyone had better luck?
ggavetti
greeni
92 posts
 
Another vote for Resolution Audio Opus 21. Certainly you could get new CD players that come along with latest chips and higher resolution, but somehow the Opus 21 managed to conjure up timbre and tonal hues reminiscent of vinyl that I suspect wasn't even there with the digitial format.

To get the best from this player, a DIN to RCA interconnect is needed to bypass the internal volume control. The DNM Reson is an excellent choice at affordable price.
juancgenao
64 posts
 
Ear acute, just a fantastic player, bettered my capitole, by a long shot, most analog sounding player in my experience:
grr6001
104 posts
 
You owe it to yourself to check out Playback Designs MPS-5.

Please read all the reviews for yourself & then audition one.
As close to vinyl as I've heard to date. You won't be disappointed. Also can use the internal dac with a server.
Very flexible.
realhifi
159 posts
 
Do they still make cd players?

Just kidding...*s*
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
I just picked up a NAD C-565BEE cd player and it is very close to vinyl.
Very rich sounding with lot's of detail.
It's a keeper.
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