plastic penguin
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Big Chris said:
Looking in a 2005 WHAT HI-FI first group tested the 192 in Nov 2004, but don't have that copy to hand.
Time flies. I'm sure when I bought my 72T in '02, the high end DiVA at the time was the 92.
If I'm right, the 93 must have only been on sale for a year or two at most before the 192 came out.
If I'm right, the 93 must have only been on sale for a year or two at most before the 192 came out.
plastic penguin
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Big Chris said:
In the Sevenoaks S&V listings it had CD73, 93 and 192 and I think it was CD33 from the FMJ range.
plastic penguin
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sharonadam said:
Not heard the K2 CDP but Matthewpiano owns one and said it is a very good player indeed, however he did say that it tends to round off the presentation a little.
I have been an Arcam owner for a few years now - i used to own a Diva A70 and CD73T then had FMJ A32 and CD36 (got at bargain price when the new models came out) and now own the A38 and CD37. I also have demod the 192 when i bought the CD36 with the A32. The A38 is nowhere near as laid back as the A32 so it doesnt demand in my opinion a brighter CD player. The 192 is a great CD player but the CD36 will better it with a bit more body to the sound, a wider stage and deeper bass - it is slightly smoother i thought thought than the 192 or the CD37.
If it was me now and i couldnt afford the CD37 (which i think i superb by the way) i would try and hold out for an ebay CD36 if it dropped within budget. They go for a 50% or less than their original price nowadays. If that is still too much then i doubt the 192 will dissappoint at all, its a great CD player and well regarded generally. The advantage of the CD36 is that it matches visually the A38 but if thats not a big deal to you then the 192 was considered a great CD player at its original price so for what it goes for now its a great purchase.
Whilst Arcam do drop in price from new much more than say Naim, if you do get a good condition 2nd hand one, then there is good back up service if you need it, plus if you bought it cheaper you can pretty much get your money back. I had a CD36 for 2 years and got the same money for it when i sold it on for the CD37.
Personally i would go for the 192 or 36 ahead of the Roksan or Rega Apollo but then i like same brand myself.
If it was me now and i couldnt afford the CD37 (which i think i superb by the way) i would try and hold out for an ebay CD36 if it dropped within budget. They go for a 50% or less than their original price nowadays. If that is still too much then i doubt the 192 will dissappoint at all, its a great CD player and well regarded generally. The advantage of the CD36 is that it matches visually the A38 but if thats not a big deal to you then the 192 was considered a great CD player at its original price so for what it goes for now its a great purchase.
Whilst Arcam do drop in price from new much more than say Naim, if you do get a good condition 2nd hand one, then there is good back up service if you need it, plus if you bought it cheaper you can pretty much get your money back. I had a CD36 for 2 years and got the same money for it when i sold it on for the CD37.
Personally i would go for the 192 or 36 ahead of the Roksan or Rega Apollo but then i like same brand myself.
Thanks for that. To be honest, after seeing the CD192 sell on ebay today for £325 + £30 postage, I might just dig a little deaper for the CD37. It's only £699 now.
Have you ever had the CD92? I can get this for a better price but some are not sure it will match my A38 well.
Have you ever had the CD92? I can get this for a better price but some are not sure it will match my A38 well.
Sorry i have never had the CD92 - if you are looking long term the CD37 is worth it in my opinion with an A38 - i dont think i will need another CD player upgrade now as i am very happy
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