Graham
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I'm not Graham, but the 8 range of Cyrus players are bright with artificial treble, and the 192 is quite pleasant and smooth, but ultimately uninteresting.
Stepping up to the DACX will give you more detail but it is somehow smoother in its treble extension.
The Cambridge 840 is a peach - ignore the brand and the price tag.
The Naim CD5i is pretty enjoyable too and nice to use if you, like I, are fond of the swingy drawer.
Stepping up to the DACX will give you more detail but it is somehow smoother in its treble extension.
The Cambridge 840 is a peach - ignore the brand and the price tag.
The Naim CD5i is pretty enjoyable too and nice to use if you, like I, are fond of the swingy drawer.
I thought the 8SE was leagues ahead, but as with everything hifi, one man's meat is another poison, so have a listen.
JoelSim:
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
Hi Joel. Well, so far, I must admit I'm impressed. Only an hour or so in and:
More detail, pin sharp resolution, clearer separation, cymbals especially seem to shimmer and actually sound like they are being hit, not as warm, taughter bass, less volume as I had to crank it up a whack (2.1v output vs 2.3 I suppose, I didn't think it would make so much difference). The brightness I expected with my speakers is not there. I've given it a bit of classical (Shostakovich and Faure), rock (Mogwai and Marillion) and currently onto Gilmour Live in Gdansk - which sounds stunning, though it is a reference recording for me now!
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
Hi Joel. Well, so far, I must admit I'm impressed. Only an hour or so in and:
More detail, pin sharp resolution, clearer separation, cymbals especially seem to shimmer and actually sound like they are being hit, not as warm, taughter bass, less volume as I had to crank it up a whack (2.1v output vs 2.3 I suppose, I didn't think it would make so much difference). The brightness I expected with my speakers is not there. I've given it a bit of classical (Shostakovich and Faure), rock (Mogwai and Marillion) and currently onto Gilmour Live in Gdansk - which sounds stunning, though it is a reference recording for me now!
Eddie Pound:It made Mozart's Clarinet Quintets sound like nails on a blackboard to my ears.
I bought Arcam and everybody slagged it.
I buy Cyrus and everybody slagged it!
Well, it sounds ok to my old lugs anyway!
I bought Arcam and everybody slagged it.
I buy Cyrus and everybody slagged it!
Well, it sounds ok to my old lugs anyway!
Big Chris:The big question is: What have you done with the 192 Graham?
Some kind person bought it off eBay....
There are a few new ones on there for £499 - I reckon they would take £400 to offload them so worth a punt in my view if you're in the hunt for one Chris......
Some kind person bought it off eBay....
There are a few new ones on there for £499 - I reckon they would take £400 to offload them so worth a punt in my view if you're in the hunt for one Chris......
'Three Wishes' on Roger Waters' 'Amused to Death' (another amazingly recorded work and one of my references) has just revealed some vocals and organ I've not heard before!
Quality...........
Quality...........
36 hours constant running and just put Elbow 'The Seldom Seen Kid' on - fabulous sound - those horns are superb!
Terryff
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Amused to Death definately my favourite of the moment, see my post under albums that take you away......fantastic and you really do hear more the better your stereo is, glasses chinking etc where you never heard them previously etc.
Terryff:Amused to Death definately my favourite of the moment, see my post under albums that take you away......fantastic and you really do hear more the better your stereo is, glasses chinking etc where you never heard them previously etc.
That rocket coming in is amazing, good test for the floorstanders! Dripping taps, telephones etc.
The bit I don't get is the spoken word around the gas bottle from that woman.......
That rocket coming in is amazing, good test for the floorstanders! Dripping taps, telephones etc.
The bit I don't get is the spoken word around the gas bottle from that woman.......
JoelSim:
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure you audition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else. I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure you audition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else. I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
funkbrother:Congrats on the new 8se!!
Cheers Bro.
It's been on a couple of days now and opening up...........
Cheers Bro.
It's been on a couple of days now and opening up...........
Dan Turner:JoelSim:
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
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Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure youÿaudition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else.ÿ I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
I was just curious really, and I love the Arcam sound so I very much doubt that I'd get on with a Cyrus. If I were to upgrade anything then it would be the amp/power followed by the speakers I think, this CD player is probably my last given the way technology is going.
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How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
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Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure youÿaudition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else.ÿ I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
I was just curious really, and I love the Arcam sound so I very much doubt that I'd get on with a Cyrus. If I were to upgrade anything then it would be the amp/power followed by the speakers I think, this CD player is probably my last given the way technology is going.
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Gerrardasnails
Well-known member
Graham_Thomas:36 hours constant running and just put Elbow 'The Seldom Seen Kid' on - fabulous sound - those horns are superb!
A great album to showcase your equipment.
A great album to showcase your equipment.
JoelSim:Dan Turner:JoelSim:
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
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Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure youÿaudition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else.ÿ I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
I was just curious really, and I love the Arcam sound so I very much doubt that I'd get on with a Cyrus. If I were to upgrade anything then it would be the amp/power followed by the speakers I think, this CD player is probably my last given the way technology is going.
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Audition if you get a chance. I had a CD72, 82, 93 and 192 and whilst a lovely warm sound - I changed my mind and like the detail this player offers to be honest, although a leaner machine.
How does teh CD8se compare to the CD192?
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Joel - I have to say, if you have the itch to upgrade your CD, make sure youÿaudition the 8SE alongside Arcam CD37 if nothing else.ÿ I did and categorically preferred the CD37.
I was just curious really, and I love the Arcam sound so I very much doubt that I'd get on with a Cyrus. If I were to upgrade anything then it would be the amp/power followed by the speakers I think, this CD player is probably my last given the way technology is going.
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Audition if you get a chance. I had a CD72, 82, 93 and 192 and whilst a lovely warm sound - I changed my mind and like the detail this player offers to be honest, although a leaner machine.
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