jeetendra
Standard Member
Hi,
Having decided it is high time that I replace my Cambridge Audio universal player with something better, I have shortlisted these two players from Arcam: the CD17 (CD) and CD37 (SACD).
The rest of my setup is Arcam FMJ-A28 amp and Monitor Audio RS6 speakers. I wasn't able to hear the CD17 at the dealership, only the CD37. Many have commented that the RBCD layer performance for both players is fairly equal, with the CD37 having only a slight, barely perceptible edge.
So, my question to anyone who has spent quality time with these two players is: is this true? Would you say that RBCD performance of both players is on par? Or does the CD37 have a considerable edge?
As for SACD, I own only a few titles, less than 20. The future of this format is always a matter of raging debate. Some swear it will die out soon, while others maintain it is going to be around for awhile. So my second question is, are you fellow Arcam owners happy with RBCD? Do you feel it is enough or is the premium (almost 40% more in my case) for the SACD feature in the CD37 worth it? (I should mention I listen mainly to Classic Rock, Jazz and some Blues).
Many thanks for any thoughts you would care to share.
Having decided it is high time that I replace my Cambridge Audio universal player with something better, I have shortlisted these two players from Arcam: the CD17 (CD) and CD37 (SACD).
The rest of my setup is Arcam FMJ-A28 amp and Monitor Audio RS6 speakers. I wasn't able to hear the CD17 at the dealership, only the CD37. Many have commented that the RBCD layer performance for both players is fairly equal, with the CD37 having only a slight, barely perceptible edge.
So, my question to anyone who has spent quality time with these two players is: is this true? Would you say that RBCD performance of both players is on par? Or does the CD37 have a considerable edge?
As for SACD, I own only a few titles, less than 20. The future of this format is always a matter of raging debate. Some swear it will die out soon, while others maintain it is going to be around for awhile. So my second question is, are you fellow Arcam owners happy with RBCD? Do you feel it is enough or is the premium (almost 40% more in my case) for the SACD feature in the CD37 worth it? (I should mention I listen mainly to Classic Rock, Jazz and some Blues).
Many thanks for any thoughts you would care to share.