Need an opinion on Blue Note Vs Jolida vs Creek vs Marantz

neo · #11 5th August 2008, 02:15 PM

I agree with dinyaar. But IMO the bluenote is better.

dinyaar · #12 5th August 2008, 03:07 PM

Hi Saurabh/Neo,
Have not heard the Blue note so cant comment.
Dont know delhi availability but if possible hear the YAMAHA CD- S 2000. Beautifully built and very detailed. Its listed at 1.03L but should get at about 75/80. Dont know how it will sound in ur set up though.
I heard a few cdps in my apartment with my Bryston/B&W combo last month. Compared the Arcam CD192, the Yamaha, the Marantz SA7001/SA 15S1 and my own cyrus CD6s. I really liked the yamaha as it played MOST of my music faithfully though i could see why people love the Marantz too.
Apart from the sound and specs, the feel, build , loader, etc are important factors in selecting a cdp for me.
Regards

neo · #13 5th August 2008, 04:51 PM

Hey!Dinyaar.
I havent heard the Yam so can't comment. But i'm sure people won't go wrong with your advice.
Dinyaar feel you should make the effort & auditon the blue note if you are in the ring for a cd player. It is def worth the drive to Juhu.
Cheers

SaurabhK · #14 5th August 2008, 04:54 PM

Well it would be really be a very long drive for me to JUHU since I am based in Delhi ..lol .. But a audio trip to bombay/bangalore sure is tempting.

mekr · #15 5th August 2008, 11:12 PM

i have heard only blunote koala in singapore last year,but found it to be slightly lean,rest i have not heard

neo · #16 6th August 2008, 04:05 PM

i was asking dinyaar to make the effort

Mekr what was the whole set up when you heard the kolala??

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Originally Posted by SaurabhK

Well it would be really be a very long drive for me to JUHU since I am based in Delhi ..lol .. But a audio trip to bombay/bangalore sure is tempting.

mekr · #17 7th August 2008, 08:27 AM

i had gone to singapore to buy a CD player,shortlisting Koala,raysonic,mf and resolution audio,i heard koala with their distributor, .otherwise audionote singapore are distributors for very good brands,and it was about 15 months back,and i do not remember the setup,in mumbai,jacob of J.B.Audio at that time was selling bluenote

dinyaar · #18 7th August 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo

Hey!Dinyaar.
I havent heard the Yam so can't comment. But i'm sure people won't go wrong with your advice.
Dinyaar feel you should make the effort & auditon the blue note if you are in the ring for a cd player. It is def worth the drive to Juhu.
Cheers

Hi Neo,
Thank u for the kind words above but that may not be true when it comes to a cdp as most of my friends in bbay love the cyrus/roksan/Rega cdp s and some even feel a Yamaha should not even be compared to them. I guess the fantastic reviews these cdps have got from various sources has an imprint in ones mind! Saurabh should go with an open mind and hear. Also it must gel with the rest of his gear.

God i am tired of the drives to Juhu neo!!!! Actually if u are referring to Boomerang then i have heard the Blue Note cdp that they had but my mind was really scattered as my amp had just blown the same evening and hence i cant say much about the sound. I dont even know which blue Note it was.

Neo have u now completed your set up? I remember u were looking for a preamp.

Regards

neo · #19 7th August 2008, 03:31 PM

The Pleasure is all mine Dude

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Reviews do cloud one's mind.

I'm aware of surabh's set up(Krell 400xi & Dyn Focus 140) & i feel it should gel well. But he should def hear it our for himself.

Boomarang doesnât have Bluenote & Iâm not sure if they will sell one as the guy who distributes is also based in juhu.
The guys Name is Jacob & his nos is 9820285812. He also has cary audio & B&A speakers. Give him my reference if you wish for a demo.

My search for pre isnât over but my power has arrived & since our last discussion i had changed my power amp form the Lapp grupen to an MC2. Iâve just recvd it arnd a week ago, My initial imp is that it is extremely neutral. Infact Iâd like to test it along with a bryston some time.

dinyaar · #20 7th August 2008, 04:06 PM

Hi Neo,
Thanks for the info. Actually i had suggested u look at Bryston preamps earlier. They are not spectacular at all but are minimal and good.(BP 6)
But with the two price increases i now feel one can get better for the money.
Actually Grattan(whose opinion i trust) from Boomerang was raving about the Arcam FMJ pre as being brilliant though the arcam FMJ power amp is a let down. A forum member BASS TREBLE was selling a used Bryston BP 25(now replaced by BP26) along with a 3BSST. Try speaking to him and see whats the asking price as i feel the preamp is really good and bryston gear is built to last. I say this inspite of my power amp failing as that was related to the voltage in south mumbai being 230V and for some reason this amp was preset just below 220V!!
Regards

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