Linn Mimik to Cambridge CXC?
I have upgrade-itis.
Having just upgraded my cartridge to an AT 33PTG and just got a good Quad 99 power amp (although I am split between it and the DADA/RedHill modified Quad 306) - and been pleased with both acquisitions, I've started reading some very good reports of the Cambridge CXC CD transport (no DAC on-board) and wondered if it would be better than my Linn Mimik (which I play through my Beresford DAC, i.e. by-passing the Linn internal DAC)...
I know that in some quarters "the CD is dead", - let's all go over to streaming - (which I do anyway via a Pi + Sabre and Logitech Touch), but in these days of 'alternative facts' and 'fake news' (and 'not listening to experts'), I'm not sure I believe it. Falling sales does not mean a medium is dead in the water.
So, noble experts, is it worth my while selling the (perfectly good) Mimik - albeit a bit long-in-the-tooth these days, and getting a CXC to use with the Beresford?
(I do listen to experts BTW).
Thanks,
Bonky
My Gear:
Source component/s:
Cambridge CXC Cd player; Inspire Apollo deck + Roksan Nima arm + Ortofon 2M Black; Denon TU-580RD tuner; Logitech Squeezebox Touch. Rpi with Volumio. RME DAC.
Amplification: WD KEL84+ valve amp; Rega Brio, Quad 306 (DADA modded, - in reserve)). Trichord Dino2 & Dino+ PS;
Wiim mini, Wiim Pro, Wiim ProPlus streamers
Loudspeakers:
Living Voice Auditorium IBX-R2.
Q Acoustics 2010 in the 'study'.
Cables/stands: Chords; Van Dammes 4mm
Any other hi-fi bits:
Apple MacMini Pro; Senn HD598, 467,
Linear PSs for Rpi and DAC. Pure mains conditioning.