Pioneer PD-91 Vintage CDP
Some years ago, has to be at least 4 or so, I purchased one of these lovely pieces after extensive 'research' on line etc, after which I decided the PD-91 was the one for me, for a number of reason.
However, due to vinyl addiction, one thing and the other, I've just never ever really give the thing a good run out and evaluated it's presentation - something I've felt a bit guilty about and wanted to do in order to inform my self and actually know what the PD91 does and is about.
Fast forward to now and again, with one thing or the other and awaiting a Yannis tonearm cable for my recently acquired SP-10, I decided to fire up the PD-91 and go through some of my fave cd's.
All I can say is blimey ! What a pleasant surprise. In a nutshell the PD-91 is a stellar performer.
One of the reasons I came to th decision of nabbing one, was reading amongst its attributes, its presentation being described as 'analogue like' and coupled with the other attributes, stonking build and fabulous (IMO) looks, that was the icing on the cake, the done deal then, so to speak - I just had to have one.
And indeed, I have to agree, it doesn't appear to have that typical digital, cd, slightly glassy presentation / nature of cd and which you associate as inherent / coming with the territory of cd's and cdp's.
The detail retrieval is fabulous, very neutral, texture and timbre of all instruments and vocals is first rate / spot on. I find it very accurate in terms of how it presents each recording.
One evening before bed has turned into about 7 or 8 on the trot now. After another sensational sesh tonight, I just couldn't help but share and express - The PD-91 is absolutely a most excellent cdp / music player
My System:
Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.
CDP - Pioneer PD-91
Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses