[jon_010101]

Anyone have experience with this player?  Reviews are excellent (TAS loved it), but I'm wondering if anyone has used one as a DAC for a squeezebox or AppleTV (planning a temporary move and don't want to transport  700 CDs, but do want a proper player for CD purchase made over that period of time).  Its internal DA seems quite impressive on paper, but I likely wouldn't have a chance to listen to one before purchase.  I'm at least hoping it would blow away my beloved 10 year old Denon 1650AR. 

Thanks!

-jon

[jackthecat]

I had a cambridge 640C and sold it to upgrade to a Raysonic 128 . The Raysonic is much much better!  aa I believe it would beat the 840 as well and probably not cost as much. 

[spudco]

I've tried 2 different dealers who sell this unit and neither will even order one without payment - no refunds...  I would love to hear one as well.  I would use it both as a stand alone player and as a DAC for a squeezebox, but without an audition, no way I'll take the risk.  Once again, local dealers stink up the place.

[Charles Calkins]

Audioadvisor.com  has it on their web site. 30 day return policy.


                                  Cheers
                                  Charlie

[mdconnelly]

I recently ordered one from Spearitsound.com and they also have a return policy although not as long as AudioAdvisor.  Both offer free shipping as well.   Both sell it for $1375.

[95bcwh]

Try Usher CD-7.... aa aa aa

[lonewolfny42]

Try Usher CD-7.... aa aa aa

Why Barry ?

[95bcwh]

It was sold out during the recent Audioshow in Taiwan.. many people were happy with it.. so may well worth an audition...

Try Usher CD-7.... aa aa aa

Why Barry ?

[lonewolfny42]

Thanks Barry....maybe Stan and Carter will have one in their room at RMAF...

It was sold out during the recent Audioshow in Taiwan.. many people were happy with it.. so may well worth an audition...

Try Usher CD-7.... aa aa aa

Why Barry ?

[jon_010101]

Thanks for the replies!  I ultimately might just try one from audioadvisor -- perhaps a demo-priced unit will show up for sale so I can save $200.  The Raysonic looks quite interesting, but I'm trying to avoid tubes -- I already have far too many in my system to worry about.  Just judging by parts, the 840C should be a giant step up from the 640C.

And, mdconnelly: Please let me know what you think of it!   aa

[mdconnelly]

My motivation on the 840c is because my Wadia 830 does not have digital outs.   I now have an Aberdeen modded Tact 2.0s with A/D and D/A boards.   I love the Tact,  but feel that having the Wadia do a double D-A-D-A dance can't be a good thing.  Given the 840c's ability to upsample to 24/192 on digital out which matches what the Tact accepts and operates at, I thought I'd give it a shot, particularly given all the hype.

Only had it for a couple days so I'm just burning it in now and haven't given it a serious listen.   Out of the box, it seemed a bit edgy (to be expected on new equipment) yet had excellent dynamics and a big soundstage.  But truthfully, that's based on maybe 20 minutes initial listening just to make sure it worked when it arrived.   My plan is to spend a lot of time next weekend doing some critical listening.   I'll be sure to post...

[rabbitz]

To save retyping I commented a tad about this player on the Apsen Circle.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=48640.msg436494#msg436494

[JLM]

What intrigues me about the 840C, is the digital out/in feature.  Now I'd have one box (with hopeful transport and DAC optimized to work with each other) and can still insert my Berhinger DEQ2406 while in the digital realm.