Digital Recommendations

KeithR · « **on:** 6 Apr 2004, 01:09 am »

I am downsizing to help pay for some home renovations. The Linn Unidisk is a sad, sad departure. Looking for a new digital player in the 2k range.

I'm not happy about this move, but a new kitchen is a better investment

Sa-dono · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Apr 2004, 01:44 am »

Are you looking for another universal player, or CD only playback? Also, do you mind an external DAC, or are you seeking a one unit box?

KeithR · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Apr 2004, 07:21 pm »

Looking for 1 box player. Redbook priority. If it has SACD, great, if not, no big deal. I only bought around 10 discs anyways. Into electronica alot which isn't on sacd yet...

Mad DOg · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Apr 2004, 07:33 pm »

Quote from: KeithR

Looking for 1 box player. Redbook priority...

i'd get the Onix CD-1 for $1495 which is basically a MBL CDP w/ an upgraded power supply...supposed to be out soon. how does it sound? if SOCS didn't exist, this is the CDP i'd get...

bally · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Apr 2004, 10:14 pm »

G,day Mad dog,
Where would i be able to find more info on the Onix cd-1?
When you say it is basically like an MBL do you mean the german manufacturer?
Cheers
Bally

Sa-dono · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Apr 2004, 04:50 am »

Quote from: bally

Where would i be able to find more info on the Onix cd-1?
When you say it is basically like an MBL do you mean the german manufacturer?
Cheers
Bally

For what initial info is available, look here.

And yes, he is referring to that MBL. Info on their machine can be found here.

Sa-dono · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Apr 2004, 04:54 am »

Keith:

The other player I would check out besides the CD-1, is the APL modded Pioneer 563-A, along with Alex's upcoming DAC board and/or tube stage. It should make for an interesting comparison. In fact, maybe I'll have to do so

jackman · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Apr 2004, 12:34 pm »

Keith,
I have a RAM CD player from Respons Audio and really love it. My player has the upgraded Clock and Bybees. Don't know if the Bybees actually make a difference but the tubed output is sweet and the construction quality is first rate. It's the best sounding digital that I have ever heard on my system. It's also within your price range. I'd give Bill Baker a call for an audition.

Good luck,

Jack

John Casler · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Apr 2004, 02:07 pm »

Hey Keith,

Glad you got the place, lookin forward to hearing it

You are always welcome to drop by and hear my MiniMax CDP too.

I should have some new cryo'd Sovtek tubes for it in a week which should be interesting.

Does this mean the DynAudio's are on hold too?

Sa-dono · « **Reply #9 on:** 8 Apr 2004, 03:51 am »

Quote from: John Casler

Does this mean the DynAudio's are on hold too?

They have been put on hold indefinitely, or even definitely. Or so a little birdie told me

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #10 on:** 8 Apr 2004, 08:09 am »

Quote from: jackman

Keith,
I have a RAM CD player from Respons Audio and really love it. My player has the upgraded Clock and Bybees. Don't know if the Bybees actually make a difference but the tubed output is sweet and the construction quality is first rate. It's the best sounding digital that I have ever heard on my system. It's also within your price range. I'd give Bill Baker a call for an audition.

Good luck,

Jack

Jack, If you recall I bought your Smart Dio. What are you hearing in the RAM cdp, that you did not hear in the Dio ? Thanks !!