MVP861 vs. MCD201 for SACD/CD playback

[jupiterfx]

has anyone compared CD/SACD playback between the MVP861 and the MCD201? also why does McIntosh make a separate MCD player when the MVP861 does it all?

 

[PHC1]

why does McIntosh make a separate MCD player

Well, it's probably because it's a better sounding, no compromise CDP....

 

[masterlu]

has anyone compared CD/SACD playback between the MVP861 and the MCD201? also why does McIntosh make a separate MCD player when the MVP861 does it all?

Yes, I have both & the MCD201 is superior to the MVP861 on 2 channel SACD play. Noticeably!

 

[Victor]

I did not compare the MVP861 and MCD201 but this weekend I did compare the MCD205 and MCD201 for CD play.

The MCD201 was the clear winner. We listened to a Donald Fagen CD which had some wind chimes and the MCD201 had better seperation and detail in the chime sound, but the biggest difference was in Donald Fagens voice with the MCD205 it sounded forced and with the MCD201 his voice just sounded more relaxed and natural. It was strange, it almost sounded like a different recording.

The difference was not huge but as I said the MCD201 was the clear winner.

Victor

 

[PHC1]

Like I commented 2 months ago, it's a superb player. The midrange is very special on this one. Diana Krall's voice makes me think "impure thoughts" :nono:

 

[skippy_ps]

Peel me a grape.

Murray

 

[jmajma]

I didn't compare, but all I can say is that since 2 months I listen to music with MCD201, and I'm blown away with its incredibly true sound:no more question of lacking bass or treble, of non natural voices ...
I've listened to a very few SACD, and I was not convinced.

JM