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  Absolute Best CD Players Out There Under $12k ?
Ok, I'm looking to upgrade my CD Player. It's the last part of my uber-headphone system and I'm hoping to get the best player possible for under $12k used. I know that affords me alot of options, and I imagine I'll do some travelling and testing before I buy, but I wanted some opinions first. Right now, these are the main ones I'm considering:

*Reimyo CDP-777
*Linn Sondek CD12
*Naim CDS3/XPS2
*Wadia 270/27
*Wadia 861se w/Statement mod from GNSC
*Meridian 808
*EMM Labs Meitner CDSD/Dac6
*Esoteric DV-50 with full mods from Reference Audio Mods
*Classe Omega SACD

I'm not so much into characteristics - the overall performance is more important for me. But I do need a player with great bass (both in extension, detail, and volume) as my headphones are a bit bass shy. Any reviews/comparisons would be much appreciated.
No1willfan  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

09-13-05
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09-20-05   Tbg - you didn't mention that halycronics base costs almost ...   Whitewind

09-20-05   Yep. sorry about that, but i am trying to figure out how i c ...   Tbg

09-20-05   Whitewind, the halycronics is not on the above list,there ar ...   Jayctoy

09-20-05   You have to take norm's posts with a grain of salt. his late ...   Judy426

09-20-05   Anybody see the problem with a $8000 platform and a $3000 cd ...   Wc65mustang

09-20-05   No mention of accuphase digital products?! well, let me tos ...   Whoopadeedoo

09-20-05   i have to agree, but norm's enthusiasm sure is fun when you ...   Tvad

09-20-05   Whoopadeedoo, do you mean something like the accuphase dp-7 ...   Guidocorona

09-20-05   Guido based on your posts here and in other threads, i sugge ...   Judy426

09-20-05   Sorry if i disturb your sensibilities, judy. please avoid my ...   Tbg

09-20-05   I own the meitner gear and very happy with it. all of the a ...   Henryhk

09-20-05   Sure thing judy. . . no prob. as soon as you reciprocate, o ...   Guidocorona

09-21-05   Fwiw, judy's post strikes me as having a cruel undertone, e. ...   Jfz

09-21-05   Having heard the dcs stack, the emm labs gear, the wadia 27/ ...   Rcprince

09-21-05   Jfz, i concur 100% about norm. i'd like to know everthing ...   Joperfi

09-22-05   Jfz/joperfi: wouldn't you want to hear from people who " ...   Busypk

09-22-05   Busypk: of course!! i have no idea why you would assume wh ...   Jfz

09-22-05   Busypk, would that not be true of everyone? please remember ...   Tbg

09-22-05   Listening for yourself requires a good ear and hard work. so ...   Judy426

09-22-05   I see what is going on judy. i hope your desire is fulfilled ...   Tbg

09-22-05   Buy a consonance cd120 or 2.2 and send it to dave schulte at ...   Blblues68

09-22-05   Was there anything in my last post you disagree with? given ...   Judy426

09-22-05   This kind of post doesn't accomplish anything and shows up o ...   Robm321

09-22-05   Judy, you stated: "listening for yourself requires ...   Guidocorona

09-23-05   Guido, sobriety is really not a bad thing. check it out.   Judy426

09-23-05   Oh, yes it is. sobriety is the cause of all problems in the ...   Lazarus28

09-23-05   I tell it like it is. humility and diplomacy are for politic ...   Judy426

09-23-05   No, you tell it like you see it. the inability to see multi ...   Lazarus28

09-23-05   Lololol   Judy426

09-23-05   Ah judy, that really hurt! unfortunately i am largely abst ...   Guidocorona

09-23-05   "i tell it like it is. humility and diplomacy are for p ...   Hooper

09-23-05   Actually, the "i say it the way it is" syndrome in ...   Robm321

09-23-05   alcohol after all is known to intensify one's musical experi ...   Judy426

09-24-05   Boy, this thread turned ugly. far from my intention. but i'm ...   No1willfan

09-24-05   Use your own ears is always the best thing to do. most thre ...   Tbg

09-24-05   'tis the hurricane season norm. . . this too will blow away. ...   Guidocorona

09-24-05   Yes, 911 and katrina scared people to evacuate. after rita, ...   Tbg

09-24-05   hello no1willfan, the mighty reimyo cdp-777 no doubt, i ow ...   Sayjul

09-24-05   The reimyo cdp777 is very special. it is so musical, that i ...   Splaskin

09-24-05   Ask bwhite what he thinks, you might be very surprised and c ...   Lush

09-25-05   Lush, don't keep us in suspension. .. tell us all! guido   Guidocorona

09-28-05   right on splaskin. the reimyo cdp-777 is a very special pl ...   Sayjul

09-29-05   Isn't the reimyo cdp777 $17k?   Robm321

09-29-05   You are right, robm, but obviously many find it worth it. i ...   Tbg

09-30-05   I don't   Audioezra

09-30-05   I'm definitely now leaning towards the reimyo. i heard the e ...   No1willfan

09-30-05   I just mentioned the $17k since the thread is cdp under $12k ...   Robm321

09-30-05   The player is $15,500 without ac cord unless it has recently ...   Splaskin

09-30-05   Re robm321: i meant under $12k used. i can easily find one u ...   No1willfan

10-01-05   Gotcha. wow tough decision. reimyo would be a must audition ...   Robm321

10-02-05   Re robm321: no, i'm not going to be buying blind. i have alr ...   No1willfan

10-02-05   Re splaskin: just out of curiosity, where can the reimyo be ...   No1willfan

10-02-05   Do a search for reimyo dealers in yahoo. e-mail the dealers ...   Splaskin

10-04-05   what's up no1willfan. i don't think you can't find a reimy ...   Sayjul

10-05-05   My short answer ( i don't ) was not a response to the remiyo ...   Audioezra

10-05-05   Audioezra, there are a dozens of ways to spend $11,000 and g ...   Judy426

10-05-05   Audioezra, you'd be crazy to buy a modded denon cdp, with an ...   Busypk

10-05-05   Why not just put a down payment on a house. rent it out and ...   Robm321

10-05-05   Robm321, which are the $50k cd players?   Calanctus

10-05-05   Cdp for over 50k? no prob calanctus. . . try the 5-box teac ...   Guidocorona

10-06-05   Judy concerning the 8,000.00 platform and the denon cdp, it ...   Audioezra

10-06-05   Busypk i have no intent to do that, nor did i make such a st ...   Audioezra

10-06-05   Calanctus, you do realize there is almost no limit to how ...   Robm321

10-06-05   Busypk: on the same isolation platforms, in the same room, ...   Jfz

10-06-05   Guidocorona, at ces the five box teac did sound very good an ...   Tbg

10-06-05   Hmmm, norm, yet think of the savings. . . the d-01 dacs ar ...   Guidocorona

10-06-05   $8000 platforms with a $3000 player. hmmmmm, i'll bet you gu ...   Judy426

10-06-05   Lol guidocorona!   Robm321

10-06-05   Judy, to be more precise, as the hugo is sadly no longer in ...   Guidocorona

10-06-05: ahkba@hotmail.com
Some of your responses really make me smile.

It is really fascinating how the relativist always thinks their opinions rein supreme. But why would they think thus? Are they not the first to admit truth does not exist and that nobody can know it? By their own admission, at best their opinions are no better than any other. At worst, they are dead wrong.

I'd like to see how they balance their checkbooks and what they might say to the bank rep when the numbers don't match. -Connie

ahkba@hotmail.com 


10-07-05   Nos yugo, rotfl. guidocorona - you made my day :-))))   Whitewind

10-07-05   Connie, i agree. only god is all knowing or mother earth o ...   Robm321

10-07-05   cars and stereos are not apples to apples. it was a metapho ...   Judy426

10-08-05   Judy is it possible for you to be more negative?! amazin ...   Oldpet


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