Excellent review,maybe my 52 yr. old ears aren't so bad after all.
When I was auditioning cdps,I had 3 on my mind.
#1 Audio research cd-7
#2 Bryston bcd-1
#3 Arcam,it was there top cdp(can't remember the #
I was told that they all had some hours on them,(I only had 2hrs with them)
To make it short,I really wanted the cd-7(8300.00)I really did.
it was very easy to swap out cdp as they were all hooked up to a Audio research pre(press of the button).
The bcd-1 always was INSTANTLY satisfying(to my ears)way closer to the way I hear music.
BUT I still desired the cd-7,trust your ears and you(I picked up the BCD-1)
I play her every morning 7:00-9:00 and after work,a few hours.
maybe my years of playing in bands,studios helped with my decision.
UPDATE,I do not desire the cd-7 anymore
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