[rec.audio.high-end] _New_ CAL Icon vs. NAD 5000: Advice sought

kevins@eng.auburn.edu (Kevin Sullivan) (06/03/91)

I'm trying to make a decision about buying a CD player.
I've heard both of these units and thought they both sounded great,
but they were in different cities on different systems.  Has anyone 
compared these?  I like the _looks_ of the Icon but for $200 more?  
On the other hand it's got more snob appeal.  :-|

My speakers are Spica Angelus, my Onkyo receiver will be replaced 
after graduation with a good amplifier (haven't decided which one yet).
(I wouldn't mind suggestion here either.)

Thanks,
Kevin Sullivan