CD Players
AT 3500 / AT3500plus
Winning awards around the world for its stunning music-making abilities. AT 3000
CD player with upsampling function and linear valve buffer output.
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Building on the AT3000 player's strengths, the AT3500 includes a very high performance clock with dedicated power supply, Class 'A' biased DAC filters, upgraded power supplies and many component upgrades, including Auricap capacitors. These features take this player to a very high performance level - at a sensible price. The AT3500plus builds on the strengths of the AT3500. The plus version includes super pure single crystal copper internal cabling and damping components bonded to many of the I.C.'s on the DAC board. This upgrade offers greater focus and transparency, tighter bass and lower noise floor without losing the AT3500's natural tonality and analogue sounding musicality. The AT3500plus is supplied with a manufacturer's certificate showing it to be an authorised Astin Trew upgrade. The small additional cost makes it a winning value‐for‐money upgrade. - Music eMotion Review, Mar 2010 - HiFi World Review, Sep 2009 - TNT Audio Review, Mar 2008 - HiFi+ Review, Nov 2007 - Read more Reviews @ Astin Trew TheAT3000 CD player offers high quality sound from well designed electronics within elegantly designed aluminum casework. The switchable up‐sampling electronics, coupled to a linear design valve buffer amplifier, allows the music to flow. The dynamics, instrument separation, stereo presentation and 'analogue' type sound allow you to get closer to the true emotion of the music – rock, blues, jazz or classical. - AudioTech Review, May 2007 - HiFi+, Review May 2007 - Read more Reviews @ Astin Trew |
Fedeltà del Suono, December 2009
AT3500plus
Top of the range Astin Trew CD player At3500plus wins an Oscar!
"The Astin Trew [AT3500plus] worked well in all the systems I tried it in - the sound is balanced, very musical and is the very best you can expect in this price range..."
"Operated without upsampling, our Astin Trew was neutral, with perhaps a hint of warmth in the midrange that confers naturalness, while the bass is deep and authoritative; the high frequencies reveal every detail in a very pleasant way. In short, this player sounds like analogue and allows you to enjoy extended listening..."
"Musical details are numerous and very naturally presented. I would say that the naturalness, effortlessness and musicality are keystones to its sound - it is sure footed, does not strain in the slightest and is very transparent..."
"The fact is, if the AT3500plus was the reader's CD player, even the analogue lovers amongst you may wish for a long life for the (CD) format. The AT3500plus proves that even a CD player for less than 2,000 Euros can offer you pleasant, relaxing, accurate and natural music. I do not think many audiophiles could wish for or want more at this reasonable price."
TNT-Audio, March 2008
AT3500
Reviewed by Maarten van Casteren.
'The AT3500 is so smooth, articulate, warm and shamelessly musical that it is impossible not to become enthusiastic about it. The fact that none of these wonderful attributes come at a price makes it about as perfect as one could expect, given the asking price.'
The fact that this has been achieved by a one man company is difficult to believe. If you are looking for a CD player up to about £1500 then this is a product you simply have to hear. I for one would be surprised if you didn't end up buying it. I bought it, and that is the highest recommendation I can give.'
There are still a lot more reviews you can find here: http://www.astintrew.co.uk/reviews.html
AT3500plus
Top of the range Astin Trew CD player At3500plus wins an Oscar!
"The Astin Trew [AT3500plus] worked well in all the systems I tried it in - the sound is balanced, very musical and is the very best you can expect in this price range..."
"Operated without upsampling, our Astin Trew was neutral, with perhaps a hint of warmth in the midrange that confers naturalness, while the bass is deep and authoritative; the high frequencies reveal every detail in a very pleasant way. In short, this player sounds like analogue and allows you to enjoy extended listening..."
"Musical details are numerous and very naturally presented. I would say that the naturalness, effortlessness and musicality are keystones to its sound - it is sure footed, does not strain in the slightest and is very transparent..."
"The fact is, if the AT3500plus was the reader's CD player, even the analogue lovers amongst you may wish for a long life for the (CD) format. The AT3500plus proves that even a CD player for less than 2,000 Euros can offer you pleasant, relaxing, accurate and natural music. I do not think many audiophiles could wish for or want more at this reasonable price."
TNT-Audio, March 2008
AT3500
Reviewed by Maarten van Casteren.
'The AT3500 is so smooth, articulate, warm and shamelessly musical that it is impossible not to become enthusiastic about it. The fact that none of these wonderful attributes come at a price makes it about as perfect as one could expect, given the asking price.'
The fact that this has been achieved by a one man company is difficult to believe. If you are looking for a CD player up to about £1500 then this is a product you simply have to hear. I for one would be surprised if you didn't end up buying it. I bought it, and that is the highest recommendation I can give.'
There are still a lot more reviews you can find here: http://www.astintrew.co.uk/reviews.html
