Mcd205 or Mvp861.... this is the problem

[jesse111]

You want the second best CD player on the market? Get the 201. You want the best CD player on the market? Get the MCD/MDA. :thmbsp:

I've owned both.
Just one man's humble opinion.

 

[JSCC]

You want the second best CD player on the market? Get the 201. You want the best CD player on the market? Get the MCD/MDA. :thmbsp:

I've owned both.
Just one man's humble opinion.

I'll second that !!!

 

[jesse111]

Victor,my beef is if I can't listen to say a mcd201 or any other mac piece I want to compare to another to make my mind up,why should I have to pay this guy just to make a phone call to order me something I might not like?

I know exactly how you feel Chris. I'm in the same boat here. My local dealer is useless for anything other than ordering gear. I've talked him in to a small discount but in the end I just had to bite the bullet. Waiting for things to change was not an option for me. I want what I want and I'm rather impatient when it comes to audio gear.

I wanted a full warranty from an authorized dealer and it cost me. As for a certified local tech, that is asking alot. You most likely won't need it anyway but if you do just send it off. That's just the way it is. I chose to look at it like my music is one of the most important things in life so I made my purchases then worked to make up for it in other areas of business.

Hope things work out for you.

 

[jim777]

I would recommend the 201 to anyone able to buy a player in that price range and whos system is worth it. I "only" have a MA6500 and B&W 703's so I may not have the full benefits of the 201, but I'm still very happy of my purchase. The 201 sounds much better than my previous player (the Rotel RCD-1072 that is also an acclaimed winner in its price range).

I would be so curious to hear a MDA1000/MC501/B&W 800 series setup.. I think that must be my dream setup! but it is also in another league$$..