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Lawrence001
05-02-2021, 23:36
After feeling really proud of myself moving a few bits on eBay, a couple of things turned up today, I just couldn't help it [emoji16]

Lot 1, an early Meridian 508 CD player with the CDM4 swing arm mech. Sounds lovely, I try to avoid the phrase "analogue sounding", but I'll just say it doesn't sound digital! Nice to have balanced outs on a CD player too, never had the option before, only on my DACs.

Lot 2, an Opera Consonance T99 pre amp with a pair of 6922 valves. Very nice sounding, but too early to say much more. I don't need a valve pre but it's always good to have one in reserve. (Or two I should say, forgot about the Tektron DHT pre boxed up in the wardrobe!)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/1bd9f2054f538ba878ea1a19f0ba943e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/959b43a399dea1188f3e4683445b30b5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/c9f775073708f9277ea873ebeab5c898.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210205/20b279f2761632f2eebe336504a25f90.jpg

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struth
05-02-2021, 23:52
Good cd player. Looks nice nick too.
Audio Al
06-02-2021, 02:21
I have owned a 508 for several years now , It is still in my system , Did you get the huge remote with it ?
walpurgis
06-02-2021, 09:16
Nice 508. I'm still using a 507 that I bought new in 2003.
Lawrence001
06-02-2021, 09:40
I have owned a 508 for several years now , It is still in my system , Did you get the huge remote with it ?Sadly not but I've got a Phillips remote somewhere I think that works

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Lawrence001
06-02-2021, 09:41
Nice 508. I'm still using a 507 that I bought new in 2003.I've never heard of that, just 506 and 508 must look it up

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Macca
06-02-2021, 10:00
I always wanted to try a Meridian CDP. You don't tend to see them going cheap s/h which says something I suppose.
Jimbo
06-02-2021, 10:43
Meridian CDPs were always very good indeed. Good purchase.
Lawrence001
06-02-2021, 11:05
The interesting thing about the Meridian is that I can't find all the usual arguments about the earlier version with the older chip and mech sounding better or worse than the later versions like you seem to with most things. Everyone seems happy with their own versions (as it should be!).

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Mikeandvan
06-02-2021, 12:07
Been watching Meridian cd players on Ebay for ages, 200/203/208 etc Are the 508/7s just as good? What is a 508 worth?
Lawrence001
06-02-2021, 12:31
These were the next level up, apparently there was a 600 series but I've never seen them (unless there was only a transport and dac option.).

http://listeninn.com/Website/Used-Cd-Player/Meridian-508-Info.htm


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walpurgis
06-02-2021, 12:51
Sadly not but I've got a Phillips remote somewhere I think that works

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The 2 series Meridian CD remote gives basic functions with the 5 series players. They are generally cheaper. The 'posh' MSR is has full system functions.
Filterlab
11-02-2021, 20:12
I remember the 508 fondly, the Boothroyd Stuart days IIRC. Lovely solid machines with gorgeous sound.
Edward
11-02-2021, 22:05
How is the Opera Consonance T99 sounding Lawrence?
Lawrence001
21-02-2021, 00:46
How is the Opera Consonance T99 sounding Lawrence?Sorry Edward missed this, it's sounding great especially once it's warmed up a little and finds its feet. (Ie. it initially sounded a little too syrupy but the detail starts to emerge after a while) but it doesn't get much use here as I've got a nice integrated.

Fear not, I'll be finding a use for it, probably before a nice little Gainclone I bought

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