peter26:do you think the arcam CD73 IS better than the roksan kandy cd mk3 ?
Down to taste. The Kandy has more get up and go with more bass weight and power. It also sounds more glassy and bright. The 73 is very smooth and a lot easier going. When buying my previous CDP I was deciding between the two. I loved the Kandy when auditioning but knowing what I do now I should have bought the 73 and pocketed the £200. With a lot of modern, budget amps sounding a touch bright (Kandy III, Marantz, Cyrus, etc) then the 73 is a good bet. If you're matching to a Rotel or NAD amp, for instance, the Kandy can offer a better balance.