[Vitalstatistix]

Ok just installed the player.

Plug in AC power. Check

Install ICs. Check.

Switch player on. UH OH??!! Player doesn't come on!! No green light, nothing. Made sure that auto trigger on is switched off. Tried again. Nada.

Is my player dead? Can I find out for sure?

 

[davidmiya]

Did it occur to you that the voltage could be incorrect? It's a longshot, but it does happen with some European stuff.

 

[Vitalstatistix]

It's wired for Australia, so this shouldn't be an issue. Besides, there's no voltage selector at the back.

 

[bundee1]

Take it back and know for sure.

 

[Vitalstatistix]

Yeah I'm going to return it tomorrow

 

[RickG]

Did you remove the red plastic transit lock from the bottom of the the unit? It will not function if you do not.

 

[Vitalstatistix]

Sure did.

Anyway, I returned the unit back to the store today. Confirmed dead.

They on;y have the remaining unit on display, so I took that one coz it's still new (about 10 days or so on display). And that one is confirmed to work

 

[RickG]

Cool, I hope this one works well for you!

 

[Vitalstatistix]

yeah we tested it out just to make sure. Phew!

 

[stymie miasma]

So, Chief Vitalstatistix...

Any impressions on the C542 yet?

 

[davidmiya]

I second that motion. Please tell us!

 

[Vitalstatistix]

No worries - shall post a review after work.

 

[Ctn]

Just curious what other cdp's have you heard and consider inferior to the nad?

 

[Vitalstatistix]

I used to have a NAD c541i

Other sources I've heard include PCDPs and PC (with Audigy)

 

[Ctn]

Ahh bummer. Im thinking of getting a redgum dac and use my marantz as a transport. Guess you wouldnt have compared the redgum to the nad?