Double Wow!
Posted by: cens on 21 April 2004
I traded in my 282 for a 252, which arrived on Saturday. I've been running it in non-stop since then. Although it sounded pretty good right out of the box, its coherence faded for a day or so and is now returning. Sounded pretty amazing tonight. Wow -- can't believe it is probably going to improve even more, even if only incrementally.
I finally got a chance to really hear a new CD I picked up. That was the second "wow" of the night. I'd read a snippet on sixmoons.com about Dulce Pontes and snagged one of her albums. If you haven't heard her, she has an absolutely amazing voice. Even if Portuguese quasi-fado isn't your cup of tea, might be worth a listen just to hear her sing.
Regards,
Chris
I finally got a chance to really hear a new CD I picked up. That was the second "wow" of the night. I'd read a snippet on sixmoons.com about Dulce Pontes and snagged one of her albums. If you haven't heard her, she has an absolutely amazing voice. Even if Portuguese quasi-fado isn't your cup of tea, might be worth a listen just to hear her sing.
Regards,
Chris
cens,
Actually, I've only changed a CD player once in the main rig from Wadia 21 to Krell kps25s over 5 years ago.
...till I've tried CDX2.
It was originally intended for a second system to replace the kps28c. It did not work out too well but out of curiosity when I put a bare CDX2 in the main rig before it was all set to be returned to the dealer.
I've heard something good that was quite special. A bare CDX2 lacked few things to replace a long standing kps25s, but adding on an XPS2 surpassed my expectation and the combo stayed.
If it weren't for this 'fluke' incident, I had no plan to replace the kps25s. Altho, updated Krell narrows the gap quite a bit. ( 5+ year-old digital still holding its own )
Why this many pIayers?
I used to have two other systems in different locations. And few had mechanical problems and I was forced to replace 'em. Primare was a bad idea. I purchased it without listening. It stayed no more than a month before was replaced in a hurry.
Digital dollars do not go far and when you get to semi-silly range, you get very little out relative to what you pay. But for me finding *the* right digital source I like was/is important since I have no intension of having a vinyl rig. ( untill, HD server takes over and I gain a space on a top shelf.
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Get the one that you like and works in your system and stay with it. As long as the rest of the system remains consistant, I don't see the point of changing the source often.
Besides, after hearing all these players over the years, there aren't many CD players I can live with or spend my money on.
Actually, I've only changed a CD player once in the main rig from Wadia 21 to Krell kps25s over 5 years ago.
...till I've tried CDX2.
It was originally intended for a second system to replace the kps28c. It did not work out too well but out of curiosity when I put a bare CDX2 in the main rig before it was all set to be returned to the dealer.
I've heard something good that was quite special. A bare CDX2 lacked few things to replace a long standing kps25s, but adding on an XPS2 surpassed my expectation and the combo stayed.
If it weren't for this 'fluke' incident, I had no plan to replace the kps25s. Altho, updated Krell narrows the gap quite a bit. ( 5+ year-old digital still holding its own )
Why this many pIayers?
I used to have two other systems in different locations. And few had mechanical problems and I was forced to replace 'em. Primare was a bad idea. I purchased it without listening. It stayed no more than a month before was replaced in a hurry.
Digital dollars do not go far and when you get to semi-silly range, you get very little out relative to what you pay. But for me finding *the* right digital source I like was/is important since I have no intension of having a vinyl rig. ( untill, HD server takes over and I gain a space on a top shelf.
)Get the one that you like and works in your system and stay with it. As long as the rest of the system remains consistant, I don't see the point of changing the source often.
Besides, after hearing all these players over the years, there aren't many CD players I can live with or spend my money on.
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(until, HD server takes over and I gain a space on a top shelf.)
But then you'd need your special audiophile-approved HD rack.
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Get the one that you like and works in your system and stay with it. As long as the rest of the system remains consistant, I don't see the point of changing the source often.
Words to save money by, if I could only convince myself that the one I have now, which I really enjoy, is good enough.
Regards,
Chris
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Originally posted by cens:
Words to save money by, if I could only convince myself that the one I have now, which I really enjoy, is good enough.
Chris,
If you are enjoying it, why it's not good enough?
Kuma,
I certainly enjoy the Cary 306/200. Just get that itch every once in awhile that says "you could have something better." It is easy enough to fight as long as I don't have any "excess" money sitting around.
Desert Rat,
I'm not the best at putting these things into words, but overall everthing that is good about the 282 becomes bigger, stronger, and more solid, while at the same time more detailed, delicate, natural, and nuanced. If I'm listening analytically -- difficult given how easy it is to become immersed in the music -- I can hear extra depth and structure to each note top-to-bottom, a more natural sense of decay and general presentaton, and a soundstage that is a wide and as deep as the recording and my room probably allow.
I doubt that description helps much, but I certainly recommend giving the 252 a try if funds allow. Similarly, I would avoid listening to a 252 if funds don't allow for buying it. Frankly I can't imagine anyone who likes music and stereo enough to be posting here thinking the 252 isn't worth the difference in cost.
Regards,
Chris
I certainly enjoy the Cary 306/200. Just get that itch every once in awhile that says "you could have something better." It is easy enough to fight as long as I don't have any "excess" money sitting around.
Desert Rat,
I'm not the best at putting these things into words, but overall everthing that is good about the 282 becomes bigger, stronger, and more solid, while at the same time more detailed, delicate, natural, and nuanced. If I'm listening analytically -- difficult given how easy it is to become immersed in the music -- I can hear extra depth and structure to each note top-to-bottom, a more natural sense of decay and general presentaton, and a soundstage that is a wide and as deep as the recording and my room probably allow.
I doubt that description helps much, but I certainly recommend giving the 252 a try if funds allow. Similarly, I would avoid listening to a 252 if funds don't allow for buying it. Frankly I can't imagine anyone who likes music and stereo enough to be posting here thinking the 252 isn't worth the difference in cost.
Regards,
Chris