peterpan said:
This maybe of interest, from WHFI's review.
" Once again on the topic of system matching, we tried the A19 with both the new
Naim CD5si (£995) and the triple-Award-winning
Audiolab 8200CD (£800) – two stellar CD players with very different characteristics.
The Naim complements the Arcam’s big and spacious sound, driving songs along with plenty of energy and authority. However, the full-bodied Naim has a naturally warm tone, which makes the Arcam sound just a little too rich and thick – qualities that don’t need any more emphasis.
The Audiolab 8200CD, to our ears, is a much better fit. It’s sharper and leaner – just enough to give the Arcam a bit of a kick. Everything sounds snappier, livelier and more upbeat.
Play Kimya Dawson’s Loose Lips, and the A19 has no trouble keeping up with her nimble, conversational lyrics – and the message of the song is delivered with plenty of punch and attitude."