I think the source is like the core of the setup, and that makes them ever so hard to judge if you do not know the in and out of the downstream rigs. But still, I'll try my best.

I got to know this brand like 3 or 4 years ago when I was just starting out to venture seriously in this music loving hobby. Anywhere I came across, there seems to be someone raving and proclaiming Vimak to be one hell of a source. However, even then, the business was no longer in operation. It went busted.

Now they come back with a bold product, the DT-600. Why bold? In this day of disposable technology, most if not all companies are using ROM drives already. Instead, Vimak used the Philips CDM Pro transport.

Anyway, the CDP is rugged and well built. And it's a CDP with a rocker's attitude. It's able to groove and rock! With its rock solid build, I guess using it as a dedicated transport would pose no problem at all!

With Jonathan Valin raving and praising the brand, how could I give EDGE a pass? I find myself agreeing mostly to Jonathan Valin, I guess he has the same taste as mine. Ops, or am I having the same taste as his?

This player is composed and put reproducing music as the utmost priority. The mids is liquid with not a hint of sibilence. The top is airy and smooth while the bass has got nothing to fault at. This is not blurry liquid nor softy smooth OK, this player has got resolution and a classy sound!

I find players at this price range to be at the best price/performance point. Players like Meridian G08 springs to mind and I really wish I have them side by side for comparison. This is gonna be on my radar when I am buying a CDP!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Can you give your impressions of the Vimak and Edge CD players? How do they compare to other players you've owned or heard?

Lil' KC 小雞雞 said...

It's a different price point, in fact, Vimak is one of the cheaper CDPs I have tried.

Edge G, Meridian G08, Naim CD5x etc are at a diff playing ground. Edge is fluid, Meridian is musical and Naim is lively at their best. However, you must also take their selling prices into consideration.

Of course, you could bring the best out of Vimak with careful cable matching. But I don't find many who believe in this so called snake oil.

Like my case, I always try before I buy.