Ben M., a Cary Audio customer, recently shared an outstanding review of our DMS-800PV Network Audio Player.
Pleasantly surprised.
“I was happy with my present system consisting of the McIntosh MA 8900 amp and B&W 804D3 speakers. I was using the Lumin T2 streamer. I was considering upgrading to the recently released Lumin T3 when I read an article listing the Cary streamer as a top recommendation. After much research, as most audiophiles are obsessed with, I became interested with the Cary DMS 800. It was on sale so I decided to try it. Cary gave me a generous trade in price for the Lumin so I got the best deal I could find.
As I hooked up the Cary I was thinking that I wasted my money on an unnecessary purchase. My old system was just fine. However once I played music using Tidal as the source I was overwhelmed with the improvement in all aspects of the sound. compared to the Lumin T2. I prefer a sound rich sound over detailed and crisp sound that could be harsh, so this unit excited my expectations. The music was so much more engaging as I felt it, and it seemed to bring out the best in my speakers.
My only dislike was having to use the separate Tidal app. When I emailed the company, I got a direct response from the President addressing my concerns. He said that Tidal is now requiring users to use their app. So I do not need to use the Cary app. I can just connect through Tidal that takes an additional step that is clearly explained in the instructions.
So I expect this unit to satisfy me for many years until I consider my next upgrade obsession which most likely will be a new Cary amp.”
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