Yamaha CD-S2000 player

[AKMH]

Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the Yamaha CD-S2000 CD player? I haven't yet been able to find an audio dealer for the Audiolab 8200CD (my preferred option) in Perth, Western Australia, but the Yamaha is available. I have noticed the 4-star review but am undecided at this stage, hoping to arrange an audition with the local dealer.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Both excellent players. To boil it down to basics, the yamah is a little more laid back and smoother than the 8200CD, which is more of a lively, precise sound, and you have the added advantage of being able to use the internal DAC for other sources. I suppose it's going to be down to what sort of sound you're trying to achieve, and if you need the DAC feature.