Gromit's music centre...

[aquapiranha]

My old boss said he heard a JBE slate deck years ago, but the dealer refused to put it up against the LP12, I have no idea why.

[Gromit]

Picked this little beastie up from Bourney last sunday. It's just gorgeous in the flesh, and built like the proverbial stone latrine. Sounds damn good too going into the Beresford.

[scoobs]

Lovely Rich. A timeless design. I lusted after one of those for ages.

[Marco]

Quality stuff, Rich - nice one! Lovely addition to 'the family'

Andy 831 has got one of those Sonys, too. I rate them highly - typical high quality Sony engineering when they decide to do it properly. I don't doubt it sounds superb with the Beresford. Enjoy!

Marco.

[Beechwoods]

Verry nice indeed

[pjdowns]

Hey Gromit,

Hope you are well.

A quick question if I may, my Naim CDI has got a fault and therefore I am relying on the Squeezebox, which is excellent but not quite up there in comparison to the CDI.

My question is, I have been advised that to have the CDI repaired will cost a minimum of £150, I have been thinking, should I get it repaired, being that it is 16 years old or do I trump for a Beresford DAC, similar to yours to use with the Squeezebox. I import all of the music as Apple Lossless in Auto mode through iTunes.

You're input would be gladly received.

Happy New Year,

Paul.

[Gromit]

Hi Paul - I'm well chuffed with the Beresford with the SB3 going through it. The DAC took a couple of days to warm itself up but now its extra clarity and sheer drive over the one in the SB is quite startling. For the money it's a no-brainer.

I used to have a CDI, so know it well. It was a fabulous machine but I was always mindful of the fact that it might go pop one day.

As to the Sony - I'm considering selling it as it's just sitting un-used. I bought it because it's a. gorgeous and b. it sounds bloody marvellous. Trouble is I just use the Squeezebox all the time and money for the Sony can go on my turntable project.

[pjdowns]

Gromit,

Thanks for the response. I agree totally that one of my biggest concerns about the CDI is that, if I was to get it repaired, what's to stop it from breaking a couple of weeks/months later ....

So how much would you be selling the Sony for ?

Sounds to me though as if a Beresford is becoming a no brainer ...

P.

[Gromit]

Hi Paul - I'd be after 200 quid for the Sony which is what I paid Bourney for it. It really is immaculate and such a gorgeous piece of kit right down to the magnetic puck which is such a beautiful piece of turned alloy. If you wanted it I'd deliver it for you seeing as you're in Berkshire.

I often miss my CDI but totally agree with your feelings of fear for its longevity. A truly great CD player - such a shame the transports are now obsolete.

The Beresford's fantastic - I really cannot fault it and for what one costs it's vfm rating is sky-high. OK one could say it ain't exactly pretty but for the money who's arguing? And you get a nice little headphone amp to listen to your digital sources on too. I'm going to get Stan to do the Mod21 for me in the New Year all being well.

[DSJR]

Paul,

If you've had the mech replaced not too long ago and the puck has been sorted (we had this discussion elsewhere some months back), I'd almost be inclined to recommend having the thing repaired, whether you get the Sony in addition or not. I mean, £350 total is going to get you two CD players of which either would be better than a new Rotel or Cambridge at that price, surely?

I also thought the CD-I was a great sounding player and I personally thought it better than the CD2 and CDX which replaced it, much to the disgust of other posters on a different forum, who don't like my views of some of this brand's products (I should love everything they've ever made I suppose........ )