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Marantz 8260 vs Musical Fidelity 3.5 vs cary 308

Hi guys. I'm contemplating an upgrade to my Rotel RCD 1072.Above are my targets. I know the 8268 is an SACD player too, not sure of it's redbook ability. Amp is a soon to arrive Rotel 1070 and speakers are Audes Blues(still evaluating). Input and or suggestions appreciated.

Beernut (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

12-06-05

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12-06-05 It will be hard to beat the sound of the rotel with any of t ... Jependleton

12-06-05 That's interesting. i've read great things about the marantz ... Beernut

12-06-05 Ill tell you what, be kind of careful with absolute sounds r ... illenema2@

12-06-05 This is from a "rotel guy", i've owned three of th ... Ecruz

12-06-05 Thanks guys- i do tend to follow tas a bit. they were right ... Beernut

12-06-05 The marantz 8260 has some quality control issues...would sug ... Mikesinger

12-07-05 Exactly what mikesinger said above. i know first hand. also ... Warnerwh

12-06-05 Beernut, it so happened with me that i pre-ordered a marantz ... Milpai

12-07-05 Great input guys. i wasn't aware of quality control issues b ... Beernut

12-07-05 I am used to having very expensive cd players around - $2000 ... Golden_ears

12-07-05 Thanks goldenears, good food for thought. beernut Beernut

12-08-05 I have had 3- 8260's over the last 2 years ( i bought it new ... Mikesinger