CD23(T) v CD 36 v CD37

[SO8]

Using the above on an A32 / P35 combo ... am I really going to notice any difference between them ?

The CD23(T) is what I have ... but have had it many years and was considering if an upgrade would get me much if anything ?

People seem to like the players they have ... no matter which one - has anyone experience of all 3 and could comment ?

 

[Noobie Here]

Using the above on an A32 / P35 combo ... am I really going to notice any difference between them ?

The CD23(T) is what I have ... but have had it many years and was considering if an upgrade would get me much if anything ?

People seem to like the players they have ... no matter which one - has anyone experience of all 3 and could comment ?

I've had them all and the one that remains in my system is ...the CD36.

I loved my CD32 but went all FMJ with the A32/P35/CD36, subsequently A32/P38/CD37. Didn't feel the 37 was much of a difference to the 36, the SACD playback was a welcome addition but felt the overall presentation didn't quite match the crispness of the 36.

Over the years had massive amounts of Arcam kit. AVR's 200/300/350 plus A90/P90 - a CD93 and the combinations above. Now the only piece of Arcam kit I have is the CD36. I feel it's Arcam's best ever CD player but as you say lots of people will differ. It's a fine player but only you can decide which you prefer.

 

[Count Brass]

Yes, I've heard the CD37 in an Arcam system as well and it wasn't earth-shattering. I'm perfectly happy with my CD36 and I'll be picking up an Oppo BDP-105 for HDCD, SACD, Blu-ray, etc.