My beloved Arcam CD192 is on its way out, and the first stage of my upgrading plan should be arriving on Tuesday.
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matengawhat
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matengawhat:really i'm surprised whats going to replace it - thought you would never get past the arcams
Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
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Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
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matengawhat
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sure it will sound fantastic if you can't see it - i really like tube/valves and the sound they add to cdp - i love my mf dac - the extra warmth it adds is very pleaseing to accoustic/vocals ect - just seems to add a little two much distortion to rock for me and i go bast to solid state
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JoelSim:
matengawhat:really i'm surprised whats going to replace it - thought you would never get past the arcams
Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
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passed that landmark 3 years ago and its excellently all down hill from now on woo hoo!
matengawhat:really i'm surprised whats going to replace it - thought you would never get past the arcams
Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
passed that landmark 3 years ago and its excellently all down hill from now on woo hoo!
matengawhat
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see i would have said that but he wants to reduce box count - seen quite a few v8 dacs on ebay recently for about £500 ish good price
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
matengawhat:sure it will sound fantastic if you can't see it - i really like tube/valves and the sound they add to cdp - i love my mf dac - the extra warmth it adds is very pleaseing to accoustic/vocals ect - just seems to add a little two much distortion to rock for me and i go bast to solid state
I'm not really a rock listener luckily.
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I'm not really a rock listener luckily.
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Thaiman:
great choice mr. Joel.
It is a lot more organic and intimate than Arcam....a certain upgrade
Cheers Thaiman, I'm looking forward to it.
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great choice mr. Joel.
It is a lot more organic and intimate than Arcam....a certain upgrade
Cheers Thaiman, I'm looking forward to it.
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JoelSim:
matengawhat:really i'm surprised whats going to replace it - thought you would never get past the arcams
Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
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"I may even try streaming lossless"
I'm going to have a drink to toast that comment!
matengawhat:really i'm surprised whats going to replace it - thought you would never get past the arcams
Unison Research Unico CDE. Ex-review player at approx half price, in immaculate condition. I want a DAC facility for internet radio and Spotify and none of the Arcams offer this facility, and I decided I want to cut down my box count rather than add to it. I may also sell my tuner as the reception in my flat is rubbish so it's never used. Then next upgrade will be a single box amp, albeit a very nice one in a year or two's time.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
I may even go out and buy myself some Merrydown/Thunderbirds...
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"I may even try streaming lossless"
I'm going to have a drink to toast that comment!
JoelSim:
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
Yes, at 40 your ears have probably aged enough not to notice the difference.
I like the idea of using Spotify to find new music, and then buying what I really like on CD for serious listening, and I may even try streaming lossless. 40 next year, mid-life crisis and all that.
Yes, at 40 your ears have probably aged enough not to notice the difference.
matengawhat:
see i would have said that but he wants to reduce box count - seen quite a few v8 dacs on ebay recently for about £500 ish good price
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
I often have a look for one but I'm not paying £500 for a used one. When I have that to spend I shall convert another Quad to have a mono pair. My next move is 6-8m of speaker cable to fit our new house...Chord Odyssey 2...ouch...
see i would have said that but he wants to reduce box count - seen quite a few v8 dacs on ebay recently for about £500 ish good price
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
I often have a look for one but I'm not paying £500 for a used one. When I have that to spend I shall convert another Quad to have a mono pair. My next move is 6-8m of speaker cable to fit our new house...Chord Odyssey 2...ouch...
chebby:
Or skip the CD and buy a valve DAC...
http://www.usbdacs.com/Products/Products.html
Very nice...I'll have 2, one for down and one for up stairs.......if only.........
Or skip the CD and buy a valve DAC...
http://www.usbdacs.com/Products/Products.html
Very nice...I'll have 2, one for down and one for up stairs.......if only.........
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igglebert:matengawhat:
see i would have said that but he wants to reduce box count - seen quite a few v8 dacs on ebay recently for about £500 ish good price
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
I often have a look for one but I'm not paying £500 for a used one. When I have that to spend I shall convert another Quad to have a mono pair. My next move is 6-8m of speaker cable to fit our new house...Chord Odyssey 2...ouch...
i bought two 5m runs of odyssey 4 but have recently knocked a wall out in my lounge and could do with a little more but not at that price so trying to work out where to put stuff for min further outlay
see i would have said that but he wants to reduce box count - seen quite a few v8 dacs on ebay recently for about £500 ish good price
igglebert you not been tempted yet?
I often have a look for one but I'm not paying £500 for a used one. When I have that to spend I shall convert another Quad to have a mono pair. My next move is 6-8m of speaker cable to fit our new house...Chord Odyssey 2...ouch...
i bought two 5m runs of odyssey 4 but have recently knocked a wall out in my lounge and could do with a little more but not at that price so trying to work out where to put stuff for min further outlay
I am really interested in this thread and would love to hear what you think Joel when you get the CD player in place.
Only this week i re-read all the reviews i have of the Unison Unico CDE player and the amps with a view to maybe getting a demo at some stage. A recent work promotion leaves me thinking this could be a nice reward upgrade for me.
So do tell what you think v the Arcam - i am keen to know. I love the look of the Unison and may (after a load of house decorating) get a chance to look into this. That said there is nothing wrong with my current system - im just being greedy really.
Only this week i re-read all the reviews i have of the Unison Unico CDE player and the amps with a view to maybe getting a demo at some stage. A recent work promotion leaves me thinking this could be a nice reward upgrade for me.
So do tell what you think v the Arcam - i am keen to know. I love the look of the Unison and may (after a load of house decorating) get a chance to look into this. That said there is nothing wrong with my current system - im just being greedy really.
crusaderlord:I am really interested in this thread and would love to hear what you think Joel when you get the CD player in place.Only this week i re-read all the reviews i have of the Unison Unico CDE player and the amps with a view to maybe getting a demo at some stage. A recent work promotion leaves me thinking this could be a nice reward upgrade for me.So do tell what you think v the Arcam - i am keen to know. I love the look of the Unison and may (after a load of house decorating) get a chance to look into this. That said there is nothing wrong with my current system - im just being greedy really.
I'm greedy too but you have to strike while you can, and I've just received some insurance money and she wants streaming...
What's a fella to do.
I will report back on my findings. It sounds to ÿmy taste in all the reviews, as Chebby would say as smooth as chocolate. And to which my reply would be yes, but which chocolate Chebby.
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I'm greedy too but you have to strike while you can, and I've just received some insurance money and she wants streaming...
What's a fella to do.
I will report back on my findings. It sounds to ÿmy taste in all the reviews, as Chebby would say as smooth as chocolate. And to which my reply would be yes, but which chocolate Chebby.
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matengawhat
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def worth it especially with the extra dac inputs
will be interesting to hear your thoughts on lossless through same dac as a comparison - as idon't think massive differnce between my cdp and the wadia - its very close
will be interesting to hear your thoughts on lossless through same dac as a comparison - as idon't think massive differnce between my cdp and the wadia - its very close
Well, we'll see...
I quite fancy getting the matching amp too but I think 'er indoors would go mad, plus the fact I can't afford it really.ÿ
I quite fancy getting the matching amp too but I think 'er indoors would go mad, plus the fact I can't afford it really.ÿ
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