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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 596 Registered: May-05 | I have a handle on a used Arcam Diva CD-92 to put into a 2 channel set-up that I'm working on. The price is right. What are the pros and cons for this CDP from you folks that know. It will likely be paired with vintage tube amp and vintage Altec Lansing speakers in a 12 x 14 room that opens into a much larger living room. Hard wood floors, mostly covered with rugs. As usual, your thoughts, comments and insights are welcome, in advance. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 1944 Registered: Feb-05 | Can't say that I've heard that one but with tubes and some old Altecs (I had Altecs back in the 70's) it should sound pretty darn good. I included a little info on it for you to read at your leisure. http://www.audioreview.com/cat/digital-sources/cd-players/arcam/PRD_125581_1586c rx.aspx http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=1163 |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 597 Registered: May-05 | Art, Thanks for the information. I had found the first link but not the second one. There are a few other reviews out there but not a ton of information on this CDP. I decided to go ahead with the purchase since the "more forward" presentation should be calmed somewhat by the tube amp and ALs. The deciding factors were the comments about the "huge soundstage" and "great imaging" with crystal clear highs and great midrange, which meets my needs and my listening style. Most of my music just isn't real bass heavy and if the player has a weakness, that seems to be it. However, for what I'm paying, I think I'm getting a real solid player that will work well for my use and is way out of my price range if purchased new obviously. So, with vintage equipment, it will still be the baby on the block. LOL Thanks for the extra effort in finding the articles. Dave. |
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Gold Member Username: PetergalbraithRimouski, Quebec Canada Post Number: 1443 Registered: Feb-04 | I'm sure you'll give us a review, right? :-) |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 1949 Registered: Feb-05 | I ditto Peter. |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 606 Registered: May-05 | Gentlemen, You would do no less, so how can I refuse. Although, I'm thinking that system is probably a month out before it's up and running but I will have a sound meter by then, I promise, as I plan to do this 2 channel system right. Thanks all. |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 608 Registered: May-05 | BTW Art, I'm buying the CD-92 from a gentlemen in Portland, so it's got to be good, right? |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 1958 Registered: Feb-05 | He probably bought it at Portland's exclusive Arcam dealer "Stereotypes". |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 609 Registered: May-05 | Probably so, I'll check in my next email. Very nice guy and his name is "Eddie" so I'm still trying to figure out if he's replacing it with the Toshiba. LOL Actually, it's in his "second" set-up, which he is selling so he can replace his first set-up and move all that gear into his other room. MUST BE NICE! |
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Gold Member Username: Edster922Abubala, Ababala The Occupation Post Number: 2571 Registered: Mar-05 | No, I didn't buy it at "Stereotypes" but yes, I am replacing it with the Toshiba 3980...ever heard of that? It's a real Linn-killer, and for just $60 too! lol |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 1960 Registered: Feb-05 | ICK!!!! |
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Silver Member Username: DakulisSpokane, Washington United States Post Number: 610 Registered: May-05 | DOUBLE ICK!!! |