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Mod Squad Prism II CD Players

5/5

(3 Reviews)

MSRP : $2000.00

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Vintage CD player built by Steve McCormack

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Submitted by libor a Audio Enthusiast from

Date Reviewed: August 26, 2007

Strengths:    Midrange is very tube like. Highs are non irritating and just there....

Weaknesses:    parts are getting harder to get....

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One of the best musical players around! Still after all the years of CD there are just some players, which deserve this status of becoming a cult items! This must be one of them....Very listenable player with lots of talent to entertain. The legendary Phillips 1541 DAC is super tweaked by Mr McCormack to be a classic.

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Price Paid: $500.00

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Submitted by Ofir Nadler a AudioPhile from Ramat Hahsaron Israel

Date Reviewed: February 12, 2003

Strengths:    Smooth well balanced sound with super mid. Good to hear and looking. Fine built.

Weaknesses:    Not in same league highs.

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Some times you can get an expensive gear for low money. This is one. Though rather dated, this Philips based cd player is a joy to the ear. Smooth, well defind sound with good lows and superb mids, though excels less in the higher department. Still super fine value.

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Price Paid: $800.00

Purchased At: Used

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Submitted by John a Audiophile from PA

Date Reviewed: January 5, 2002

Strengths:    Warmth, musical, deep bass.

Weaknesses:    Not the last word in transparency.

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This is an excellent cd player. Those of you familiar with McCormack products know the sound. Rich, full bodied mids is what first grabs your attention. The bass is full and deep, not as tight as a Krell, but the midrange is better. The highs are what I describe as musical, not the most transparent player I've heard, but non-fatigueing. Overall one of the best players I've ever owned. Even 10 years old there is not much out there that makes me want to go throw more money at digital. SACD is a whole new ball game. I did wind up selling the McCormack when I went into SACD, but I lived with it for 8 years very happily. Highly recommended.