NewCDP Line

odyssey · #1 15th May 2008, 06:31 PM

Folks
In an effort to get more value for money components, I would like you to chip in with your opinions on which CDP you would like to see carried in India. I am on the hunt for a good CDP to carry on a dealership basis for a while but cant find something at a reasonable value. If there is a CDP line that you would like to see in India, please post here. I dont want to get CDPs costing Rs 1L +, I am looking at around half the price, give or take. So please dont post something that say retails for $5K elsewhere, there is on chance in hell for us to carry that at 1/5th the price

By the way I have identified one that I like and trying to work the company, more details later...but I wouldnt mind getting a second line.

thanks!

particleman · #2 15th May 2008, 06:52 PM

Bravo, Sridhar, it is great that you are taking such a step. More power to you!

I have no suggestions to offer as far as brands go (I can only think of names like Music Hall, etc. but I am sure there are far better names to be picked) but would like to request that SACD also be considered. There are many CD options but the pickings for affordable SACD are very slim. Only Marantz SA-7001 stands out.

soundsgreat · #3 15th May 2008, 07:07 PM

Hi,

Yes there are many as particleman said and also as he said it would be better if you include SACD,I also wanted you to checkout the Shanlin CDPs but you said MHZ's are far better for the price right sridhar ??

Now that leaves with what ?? what bout the "AAh Njoe Joe" CDPs (marantz clones or custom upgrades with tube outputs) ??? they are around 500$, What about some Chinese and taiwanese ?? there are many solids products from there !!

So how bout a tour Sridhar for hunting them ??

Regards.

odyssey · #4 15th May 2008, 11:19 PM

Hi Soundsgreat
Shanling CDPs dont make sense for other reasons, I have already explored this. MHZS, well I will let you check it out and see for yourself but again other issues. The Ah! line from Tjoe (in fact I have one at home) were good value when the $ was better than the Euro, now it does not make sense as this line comes from Europe. I already enquired that the startling lineup here in India (if we got it) would have been Rs 50K. That CDP isnt worth 50K.

but keep the suggestions coming..

I have 4 on my list that I am exploring and I will let you know once we finalise..

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundsgreat

Hi,

Yes there are many as particleman said and also as he said it would be better if you include SACD,I also wanted you to checkout the Shanlin CDPs but you said MHZ's are far better for the price right sridhar ??

Now that leaves with what ?? what bout the "AAh Njoe Joe" CDPs (marantz clones or custom upgrades with tube outputs) ??? they are around 500$, What about some Chinese and taiwanese ?? there are many solids products from there !!

So how bout a tour Sridhar for hunting them ??

Regards.

dinyaar · #5 16th May 2008, 08:37 AM

REGA cdps @ affordable prices would be good. Heard that they will be available soon. Music hall i think is with soundsmiths. In fact i believe REGA is looking for an Indian Partner but the problem is they want the guy to carry the entire line which seems unacceptable to a dealer i spoke to, who basically just wants to stock the Apollo/Saturn cdps.

unleash_me · #6 16th May 2008, 07:42 PM

Second that! -infact, I would say get the whole range from Rega.

particleman · #7 16th May 2008, 07:50 PM

If Rega then I am sure many would be interested in their turntables as well. Since we're talking British products, what about Creek? Or Cyrus? Are they represented in India?

odyssey · #8 16th May 2008, 08:02 PM

Guys
I can look into Rega, however I understand that they already have a distributor for India. At the risk of sounding like an idiot

I think value for money, I can do better. But let me explore Rega and let you know. I believe Rega will work out expensive though.

creek and Cryus are already represented and frankly, I want to get something that is of higher caliber.

thanks for posting though, keep it coming..

cheers

particleman · #9 16th May 2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odyssey

I can look into Rega, however I understand that they already have a distributor for India.

Wow, then their distributor is doing one hell of a job of staying invisible. I've lost count of the number of queries about where to buy Rega CDP or TT in India.

Quote:

Originally Posted by odyssey

creek and Cryus are already represented and frankly, I want to get something that is of higher caliber.

I don't get it. How can you get better caliber AND cheaper than 1 lakh? Of course, I'd be very happy to know there is an answer to this.

ranjeetrain · #10 16th May 2008, 08:09 PM

Rega springs to mind immediately. I am sure in a coutry like India a CDP around 50K mark would be more than welcome. Equivalent products, for say a Rega Apollo, Cyrus CD 6 and Arcam Diva cost a lot more even as they are not as acclaimed as the Apollo.

Rega Saturn is seen at the best CDP under USD 2k. To beat these CDPs would take something. I am sure if someone carries Rega, he can experience some sale.

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