For Sale: Bel Canto CD2

[Steve Toy]

This was intended to be my last ever CD player as it uses the top-notch CD PRO2M transport mechanism from Philips, the one often used in CD juke boxes, so basically it's pretty bomb-proof. I believe this transport mechanism is still in production but even if this ceases Bel Canto keep stocks of spares for each CD player they build. The CD2 model itself is still part of Bel Canto's current range of products.

http://www.belcantodesign.com/Product_CD2.html

I purchased it brand new from Coherent Systems (Mr C) in April 2008. It is in mint condition having been used in a smoke-free and child-free environment throughout its life and comes complete with all packaging, instructions and remote control.

It was part of the AOS system at Scalford Hall both this year and last and was used as a transport in conjunction with the Sony DAS R1 DAC modified by Audiocom International (not included.)

http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2185

http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4641&highlight=Scalford+Hall+2010&page=21

Reason for sale: I've had the opportunity to purchase the venerable Acoustic Precision EIKOS player, the first one ever made although it has all the later mods and off-board PSUs. The sale of the CD2 is to fund this purchase and a Pioneer PD S-904 for spares.

The Bel Canto CD2 would cost £2700 new.

It is for sale at £1495

Here it is at Scalford Hall March 2009

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/172/belcantocd2rob.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/belcantocd2rob.jpg/)

In my system June 2008

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/8503/qsrefrack014.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/qsrefrack014.jpg/)


http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6652/21042008300.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/21042008300.jpg/)


Scalford Hall, March 2010. You see it in the background.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2354/cd2scalfordhall.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/i/cd2scalfordhall.jpg/)

[Marco]

Come on folks, don't let my ugly mug put you off! :lol:

Seriously though, this is an excellent buy for anyone in the market for a quality CDP and top-notch transport - the latter doesn't get much better these days, short of a VRDS Neo, found on the likes of the top Esoteric players.

The Bel Canto's use (in conjunction with my modified Sony DAS-R1 DAC), as part of the AOS system at the Scalford Hall show this year and last, was fundamental in us achieving such a good sound via CD.

One thing you can absolutely guarantee too is that the player is as minty mint as the mintiest Polo mint, as Steve looks after his kit to near-obsessive levels, so not only the CDP itself is as immaculate as immaculate can be, but also the packaging and accessories!

And if you talk nicely to him, I'm sure there is a deal to be had.... Go on, you know you want to ;)

Marco.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Yeah, il second that minty mint comment, I have leant stuff to steve and it's come back looking cleaner than when it left me... And the amp I bought from him was perfect!

[Tripmaster]

This was intended to be my last ever CD player as it uses the top-notch CD PRO2M transport mechanism from Philips, the one often used in CD juke boxes, so basically it's pretty bomb-proof. I believe this transport mechanism is still in production but even if this ceases Bel Canto keep stocks of spares for each CD player they build. The CD2 model itself is still part of Bel Canto's current range of products.

http://www.belcantodesign.com/Product_CD2.html

I purchased it brand new from Coherent Systems (Mr C) in April 2008. It is in mint condition having been used in a smoke-free and child-free environment throughout its life and comes complete with all packaging, instructions and remote control.

It was part of the AOS system at Scalford Hall both this year and last and was used as a transport in conjunction with the Sony DAS R1 DAC modified by Audiocom International (not included.)

http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2185

http://www.theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=4641&highlight=Scalford+Hall+2010&page=21

Reason for sale: I've had the opportunity to purchase the venerable Acoustic Precision EIKOS player, the first one ever made although it has all the later mods and off-board PSUs. The sale of the CD2 is to fund this purchase and a Pioneer PD S-904 for spares.

The Bel Canto CD2 would cost £2700 new.

It is for sale at £1495

Here it is at Scalford Hall March 2009

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/172/belcantocd2rob.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/belcantocd2rob.jpg/)

In my system June 2008

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/8503/qsrefrack014.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/qsrefrack014.jpg/)


http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6652/21042008300.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/21042008300.jpg/)


Scalford Hall, March 2010. You see it in the background.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2354/cd2scalfordhall.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/i/cd2scalfordhall.jpg/)


Are you sweeping the floor or taking the opening break? ;)

[Steve Toy]

He's a bit unsteady on his feet these days, especially after just one glass... ;)

[James G]

Come on folks, don't let my ugly mug put you off! :lol:
Marco.
Is that Marco without his pipe and jacket? ;)

[Mike]

Are you sweeping the floor or taking the opening break? ;)

I think he's dancin! :eyebrows:

[ANOpax]

Steve,

Is the CD2 still for sale?

Thanks,

Reg

[Marco]

Hi Reg,

I believe it's gone, sorry.

Marco.

[bigmarty]

Steve,

Is the CD2 still for sale?

Thanks,

Reg

Hi Reg,

Audio Emotion in Scotland have a Pre owned CD2 for sale.

Good luck

Marty

http://www.audioemotion.co.uk/pre_owned.php?gclid=CMHwjNLFvqUCFZBO4Qod026gYw

[ANOpax]

Thanks Marco and Marty, I'll get on to Audio Emotion.

Reg

[Ian Walker]

Hi Reg,

Audio Emotion in Scotland have a Pre owned CD2 for sale.

Good luck

Marty

http://www.audioemotion.co.uk/pre_owned.php?gclid=CMHwjNLFvqUCFZBO4Qod026gYw

Yes and your local Currys has a PS3 for sale which is easily just as good.

In fact its that good..Disco Dave Hewitt bought one.

Try one and see/hear:)

All the best,

ian.