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03-07-12
In addition, i would consider the marantz 5004 or 6004 and t ... Rar1
03-07-12
The matching nad is an obvious and good choice. or just ri ... Mapman
03-07-12: Jazzerdave
In addition to those you're considering, I would consider the Denon 3910 or a Sony XA555ES.
The Denon players give you the option to play DVD-A, HDCD, SACD, and pretty much anything else. You can find the Denon 3910 for $250 or less all day, and there are usually 2-3 of the modified 3910's here for $5-600 (some like the APL 3910 go for much more). The 3910 was a $1500 player that plummeted in price because of blu-ray, but for audio it's still very good, and can be modified to be excellent. The stock unit would definitely save you some money and I believe is as good or better than everything in the sub-$500 price range.
The Sony sounds great as well, and gives you the flexibility to load up 5 discs at once. It's less flexible as far as format is concerned (CD/SACD), but those are going to be the go-to audiophile formats for the most part.
The Marantz and Emotiva suggestions from Rar1 are good as well. Definitely keep your options open.
One last thing to consider, especially if you're only looking for CD playback, you may find the best bet is to just buy a Sony Playstation. The PS1 (SCPH-1001) is a great and very musical CD player, and an unmodified unit shouldn't ever cost you more than $50 (there are several on eBay right now for <$30 with replacement consoles at $20). It may match with your NAD 325 better than a NAD CD player. They're really musical machines, and you could set aside an extra $400 toward your next upgrade.
Good luck
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03-07-12
Sony 595 changer which plays sacd too. often available from ... Buconero117
03-07-12
Go for the nad. i have owned a few nadover the years, includ ... Tbromgard
03-07-12
I prefer having matching electronics, so i'd go with the nad ... Anonymoustao
03-07-12
I think used is the way to go to optimize your cost/performa ... Shoff
03-07-12
My first player was a rega planet 2000. it took me a couple ... Dpgdave
03-07-12
Do you need sacd? at $500 you should at least be able to ge ... Richardfinegold
03-07-12
Go with the nad unit. i have an nad unversal player and it ... Pdn
03-07-12
I would try to find a used rotel 1072. i had one for a few y ... Xxqq250
03-08-12
I agree with xxqq250. the rotel is an amazing player for the ... Mik971
03-08-12
+2 on the rotel rcd-1072. excellent player at retail, a kil ... Mofimadness
03-08-12
I agree with buconero117 about the sony scd-ce595. however ... Tgrisham
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