Thoughts on California Audio Labs CL-20?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Lebowski, Jul 31, 2014.

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  1. Lebowski

    Lebowski Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here! Thread Starter

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    I recently came into a pre-owned California Audio Labs CL-20 HDCD/DVD player. It was free for me. It is kinda beat up physically, but seems to function well. No remote control. Is this the kind of thing I should use and cherish (I am not an audiophile), or should I sell it on ebay and put the money to good use, such as buying more vinyl?

    I don't know much about the unit other than what I've read here: http://www.stereophile.com/hirezplayers/199cal/

    Apparently it was a $2500 MSRP piece of gear in its day.
     
    Lebowski, Jul 31, 2014
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  2. captwillard

    captwillard Forum Resident

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    They were a really cool company that made great CD players. They got bought by GO Video and Dissappeared. I'm not sure how their stuff holds up against modern players.
     
    captwillard, Jul 31, 2014
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  3. Blair G.

    Blair G. Senior Member

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    I tried one on an in home demo years ago, it sounded awesome.
    Didn't buy it because ultimately I couldn't stomach the price, but it left a lasting impression
     
    Blair G., Jul 31, 2014
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  4. Lebowski

    Lebowski Hey, careful man, there's a beverage here! Thread Starter

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    Just to follow up: it's awesome and I'm going to keep it!
     
    Lebowski, Sep 18, 2014
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