[Alex Altorfer]

XAIPEMW,

Congratulations on your new Arcam DiVA CD73t! I very much enjoyed reading your impressions and it seems you've got yourself a fantastic player there!

Cheers,
Alex

P.S.: Regarding transport noise, my Rega Planet 2000 makes a very faint sound that can only be heard from inches away. From the sofa 7 feet away I can't hear anything at all.

 

[xaipemw]

I paid $700 for my player, plus sales tax. There isn't the internet competition that, let's say Cambridge Audio has, so there usually isn't any deal for a new Arcam. But I'm ok with that, as I think this player is easily worth this much if not WAY more.

In regard to detail, let me say this: it wasn't as detailed as the Rotel 1072--that one was the most detailed of all. Yet it had a very "Hi-Fi" sound, very cold almost. The CD73 is warmer than the Rotel but still has great treble extension and detail. To me, it just sounds more like the music I like.


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[GlowWorm]

Nice review! Enjoy you new toy.

 

[Alex Altorfer]

Xaipemw,

Quote:

Originally Posted by xaipemw In regard to detail, let me say this: it wasn't as detailed as the Rotel 1072--that one was the most detailed of all. Yet it had a very "Hi-Fi" sound, very cold almost. The CD73 is warmer than the Rotel but still has great treble extension and detail. To me, it just sounds more like the music I like.

I can identify with that. I like it detailed but I much prefer "musical" over "analytical". Too much cold detail ruins the performance IMHO. Of course, other headfiers mileage may vary.

Cheers,
Alex

 

[chicken]

Let me add my thanks to the many others from out there. I, too, am debating about the Arcam, Rotel, or the newish Sony ES SACD/DVD 5 Disk changer. At this point the Arcam is a close third on the list, but I HAVE always liked the "musicality", if you will, of Arcam products in general compared to what I find to be a more cool-sounding (but still high-quality) sound of Rotel equipment. Probably the biggest thing going against Arcam's equipment, including the CD player in question, is the seemingly lower bang-for-the-buck one gets when walking out with the new equipment. But, hey, thanks again for the tips.

 

[Snufkin]

Nice impressions there that reflect my own

Neutral yet musical is what I'd call the CD73 - definately a nice piece of equipment.

 

[Nietzsche]

It is no longer a warm player. It's much more dynamic and detailed with a bigger, deeper soundstage but this is a mixed blessing with so many recordings being on the bright side. QUOTE]

I agree, all Arcams sound rather punchy with a big soundstage, but some recordings can indeed sound a bit bright.

Nietzsche