Dinan
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Wow, I pretty much knew what this thread would look like before I even opened it and I will stay away from comments regarding comparisons between these.
I would STRONGLY recommend buying both the Mk1 and Mk2 and comparing for yourself as the outcome will depend on so many variables. For me, I preferred the Mk2 after living with both and bought the 404LE to give me some of the qualities that I preferred about the Mk1 and then some. If I was using different cables and source gear, I could have been swayed to the Mk1.
A word of caution...the Audiogon seller of the Mk1's is not very reputable which is why they have been for sale forever. If you post a WTB ad on this forum, you should be able to get a nice Mk1 for $1,400-1,450 and a nice Mk2 for $1,500--1,550 delivered.
I would STRONGLY recommend buying both the Mk1 and Mk2 and comparing for yourself as the outcome will depend on so many variables. For me, I preferred the Mk2 after living with both and bought the 404LE to give me some of the qualities that I preferred about the Mk1 and then some. If I was using different cables and source gear, I could have been swayed to the Mk1.
A word of caution...the Audiogon seller of the Mk1's is not very reputable which is why they have been for sale forever. If you post a WTB ad on this forum, you should be able to get a nice Mk1 for $1,400-1,450 and a nice Mk2 for $1,500--1,550 delivered.