NAD C542 Pre-Review

[smglbrth]

After waiting for almost 2 weeks for the NAD C542 cdp to come in it's finally hooked up.

Initial impressions - (The first one actually came from my wife) Definitely quieter and clearer. After a couple of hours the bass really started to shine. MUCH deeper soundstage, wider as well.
I'm really starting to like this unit very much.

I hooked this up with a new pair of SignalCable Analog V2 IC's so I want to wait a couple of weeks before I give a detailed account.

As for the DVD player?, well, one phrase is starting to come to mind, Jack of all trades but master of none....But..., more on that later.

BTW - I did try and purchase the new(?) CEC 3300 but they stopped making and/or importing them. Although rumor is on the web that a new unit will be coming in late fall.

[Zero]

I was highly considering making the jump on the same exact player. Then the funds went dry.

I look foward to your impressions after enough time has passed.

Regards,

Sean

[steveinaz]

I don't know whats up with the CEC. I sure hope there wasn't any "problem" though mine has been working great...
One website was showing the new "black" version and talking about it arriving in September, but I can't recall what site it was.

[organ]

I've heard great things about the 542. Can't wait to read your review.

Maurice