Arcam Alpha 8 CD or NAD C542?

Marko Stijelja Bronze Member Username: Stifa Post Number: 25 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 14:10 GMT Both are said to be lovely players, Arcam was 900$ back in 1998, and NAD is 380$ new. Have you heard both and do you have any suggestions? My system is Arcam Diva A65+, Arcam Alpha 9p power amp B&W CDM 1 SE VDH CS122/ D102 mk3 Thanks
Frank Abela Silver Member Username: Frank_abela Berkshire UK Post Number: 526 Registered: Sep-04	Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 16:34 GMT Marko Are you talking Alpha 8 or 8SE? Big difference in players! If 8SE, then I would take that, if only an 8, then it's a more difficult choice. Regards, Frank.
Marko Stijelja Bronze Member Username: Stifa Post Number: 26 Registered: Jun-04	Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 08:51 GMT Frank, I am talking about Arcam Alpha 8 (not SE) CD player. My dilemma is: I have Arcam Aplha 9p power amp and need integrated to bi-amp. I can get used Arcam Alpha 8r amp and Alpha 8 CD player for 750$. Also I can get NEW Arcam Diva A65+ with NAD c542 for 820$. WHAT SHOULD I DO? AND WHAT WOULD SOUND BETTER? Thanks Again