[milkpowder]

sejarzo, now I see what you mean

(thanks for the pictures Asr)

 

[Cankin]

Do you guys think if SQ alone, would Stello DA100,Apogee mini Dac or PS audio Digital Link III compareable to C542, 640c v2, 740c??

 

[clarke68]

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Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif As anyone can see, it's chock full of cheap NE5532s.

NE5532s have an unfairly bad reputation around here (due mostly, I think, to the popularity of more expensive opamps with the DIY crowd). Implementation is (always) the key, and if the engineers know what they're doing, 5532s can be transparent. They are also ubiquitous in the consumer and pro audio space...chances are, most of the music in your CD collection has already been through a couple of 5532s in various mic preamps, mixing consoles, etc.

That said, I've never heard the 640c (or any Cambridge player for that matter). I have a CD5001 in right now that I like well enough to recommend. However, my favorite budget player is still the Sony SCD-CE595 ($150, and occasionally turns up refurbished for much less).

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

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However, my favorite budget player is still the Sony SCD-CE595

Wow seriously? I thought the sony budget cdp's had a bad reputation.

Pirce aside, the CD5001 is miles ahead right?

 

[clarke68]

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Originally Posted by jilgiljongiljing /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow seriously? I thought the sony budget cdp's had a bad reputation. Pirce aside, the CD5001 is miles ahead right?

Miles? No. They're about the same, really, but the Marantz gives the vague impression of being slightly smoother, while the Sony comes across slightly more extended in the highs.

Of course, the Sony can play SACDs as well, for the dwindling numbers of us who still care.

 

[jilgiljongiljing]

Appreciate the tip Clarke68, I just ordered the CE595 figured I might as well jump into the SACD bandwagon, or whatever is left of it.