Cambridge 640C or Denon 2900?

GATOR3000
GATOR3000 Posts: 355
edited November 2006 in Electronics
I’m looking at two CD players. One is “new” CD player Cambridge Audio Azur 640C v2 and the other is “used” CD/DVD universal Denon 2900. The two units are about the same price. My question is which one should I consider? Will be using the player for mostly music.

Thanks for your input.

Gator :):)
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  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited November 2006
    I have the Denon 2900--great for SACD and DVD; lacking in redbook CD. Never heard the Cambridge. I would imagine this will come down to whether you need universal player capabilities.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited November 2006
    I have the 2900 and love it. It is a bit dated as far as no HDMI and no HD up converting. Never tried redbook cd's in it so I really can't comment.
    Michael


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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited November 2006
    The 640c is a straight up CD player not a universal. The 2900 as a dvd player is excellent and the same can be said as a music CD player. It was $1000.00 new.
    Michael


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    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2006
    I've heard both; the 2900 is warmer sounding, the Cambridge a little more neutral. Either is a good choice.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited November 2006
    I've got a 640H(the 640C w/music server), and it sounds very good. The neutrality of the CA and the Bryston are very good for music, unless you like something added.
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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited November 2006
    I love my 2900 - no layer change pause in DVD's baby! Best feature IMO, plus menu navigation is lightning fast.

    Oh, the sound is good too :)
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited November 2006
    Thanks to all for your input.

    Gator :):)
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    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
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    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
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    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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