Got the Cambridge Audio 640C today

 

Silver Member
Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Post Number: 612
Registered: Feb-07
I braved an Ottawa snow storm to get downtown and pick up my CA 640C today.

So far only listened to a few songs on it, but all I can say is WOW.

I listened to the same song in FLAC format streamed from my PC via a USB DAC and there's really no comparison. The FLAC sounds dull and one-dimesional compared to the CDP.

I think I get it now when people talk of "soundstage" and "depth" when listening to music.

The dealer said there's a 40 hour break-in period. Seems kinda weird that you have to break in a CD player, but whatever... it sounds good outta the box.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Post Number: 613
Registered: Feb-07
oh yeah, since my new years resolution of not spending any money on gear I've bought MA RS6's, a matching LCR and now this.

I must be stopped.
 

Bronze Member
Username: James_lehmann

Post Number: 26
Registered: Nov-06
Well, you won't find anyone here to stand in your way - we're all in the same boat! :-)
 

Gold Member
Username: Artk

Albany, Oregon USA

Post Number: 6141
Registered: Feb-05
LOL!!!
 

Bronze Member
Username: Scorpio1

Philadelphia, PA USA

Post Number: 57
Registered: Nov-07
You could be as bad as I am. Joined the forum to get info on a better CDP and ended up changing over to an all Naim system.
 

Gold Member
Username: Nuck

Post Number: 9746
Registered: Dec-04
Best sounding boat on the river.
 

Silver Member
Username: Malco49

Baltimore, Maryland Usa

Post Number: 140
Registered: May-05
well david i have the same cd player now for about a year and am a big fan.have had no problems what so ever.
i think cambridge is coming up in the world! a very high end dealer in my next of the woods(baltimore maryland)now carries cambridge.
once again congrats and happy listening
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Post Number: 614
Registered: Feb-07
Thanks!

I'm looking forward to spending more time listening to it.

The next purchase is perhaps a half-decent set of inter-connects.
 

Silver Member
Username: Malco49

Baltimore, Maryland Usa

Post Number: 141
Registered: May-05
audioquest cables work fine.....and not the super high end ones....maybe sidewinder......
 

Gold Member
Username: Artk

Albany, Oregon USA

Post Number: 6145
Registered: Feb-05
Audioquest is a nice safe cable and I like Kimber Kable alot. Very good value cables. The Timbre is a killer interconnect for the money. For a few bucks more the Hero...is an award winner and for a reason.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dmitchell

Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Post Number: 621
Registered: Feb-07
Thanks Art. Just out of curiosity, what would be reasonable price for the Hero cable?
 

Gold Member
Username: Artk

Albany, Oregon USA

Post Number: 6173
Registered: Feb-05
Really don't know at this point...cables have gone up recently. Seems like they are near $200 retail.
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