Proceed CDP and DAC

STRENGTH:Great sound; not to bright, not dull, backgrounds are quieter and I can hear deeper into the music almost without trying to. I”d probably say that it was a more relaxed presentation of the music. I listen to, jazz, new age, rock, etc. Not as much blurring of instruments. (don”t forget I was using a 15+ year old cd player and lots of thing change in 15+ years.)Hey if it ain”t broke, well you know the rest. Good design (industrial, if you like that sort of thing), manufactures warranty and dealer”s customer service.

WEAKNESS:Just the initial disappointment that first day.

I was sort of forced into this one. My Carver CD Player went belly up after 15+ years, the first one Carver produced, it had been repaired twice during the 15+ years, but now it was time for something new. I followed the classified”s at audiogon for several weeks. I also got the usual flyers from local dealers and then as if by plan, Gramophone had a floor sample close out sale. I got the floor sample at a great price. When I got it home it worked for 15 minutes and then started to replay section of the cd all by itself. Just like a record player with a skipping LP. I took it back the next day and off it went to Madrigal. Four weeks later the unit arrived with upated software, replaced drive parts and it works great. I changed out the manufactures 9 ft. power cord with one from Kimber and am settling in for extended listening sessions. I”ll follow up this intro. review in a couple of months and let you know my observations/impressions then. If you can afford this price range go for it. (full retail is around $3200 – $3500 for this unit). There is a difference at this price level and I can hear it. You will not be disappointed with this unit. Give it a try if you can and good listening.