Harman Kardon HD 970 CD Player

[Greg Wormald]

I've been asked what other CD player I think is in the same range of
quality as this unit.
Unfortunately I can't say. I haven't tried many high-end units because
every time I heard any CD player, either in my system or a friends, I
was so unimpressed that I gave up trying.
My old Marantz CD63 (even modified) was just OK, but never stimulated me
to the extent that I actually wanted to listen to more music more often.
This was my experience whenever I listened to any CD, so the whole
medium became an exercise in frustration. The music I enjoy is only
released on CD (or MP3 now) so I bought only what I felt I really
couldn't do without--even though I listened to it infrequently. I just
kept on enjoying the LP's I had collected, although I love finding new
music as well.
Since this 970 arrived less that a week ago, I reckon I've listened to
more CD's than in the last 6-12 months. At last, a reason to head to the
record shops again!
I hope you all get as much satisfaction from yours.
Greg

[Chris Mulhall]

Greg Im happy with my 970 too. Im running ME amps and B & W speakers (and
thinking of trying some of those new VAF DCX's?)

What type of gear are you running your 970 on?

Thanks Chris

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[Greg Wormald]

In article <47282b1c$1...@dnews.tpgi.com.au>,
"Chris Mulhall" <NOSPAMc...@tpg.com.au> wrote:

> Greg Im happy with my 970 too. Im running ME amps and B & W speakers (and
> thinking of trying some of those new VAF DCX's?)
>
> What type of gear are you running your 970 on?
>
> Thanks Chris

Hi Chris,
My amp is an ME 15/850, speakers are Linn Kabers.
Interconnects are a mixed bag, mostly old Monster Cables when they were
making hyper-litz (yes, each filament insulated) and some Apature Black
Snakeskin that Peter Stein recommended for pre-power link.
My main room is basically 6.4 by 6.8 metres, irregularly shaped with
many openings to other rooms, and a 3 metre cathedral ceiling.
It all makes for some lovely music.
Luckily, I also have view over a river valley--the far hills are about
2.5 km away.
The DCX's have the reputation of being a bit 'harsh' for good hi-fi,
they are (were) the budget line. Last time I was at VAF they were
renovating and I didn't get a chance to hear the I-66's which was why I
went.
The other speakers I've had my eye on are the ones by Rod Crawford--who
designed the Kabers for Linn. I think he is currently in Melbourne.
Greg