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Best DVD player for redbook CD ???

I'm in the market for a DVD player in the 400-500 dollar (used) price range and value redbook CD as a top priority. What is best? Is it all pretty poor CD playback in that range? Do I just need to get a DAC?

I was thinking about a Rotel RDV 1050, Sony 9000 or 999...what else would you guys suggest?

Thanks,
Justin
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mitch2
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If you can stretch a bit, or maybe negotiate some, I highly recommend this:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homevdeo&1141601810

The redbook playback is as good or better than you will find for his asking price. Unfortunately, you missed out on the other one listed, which just sold for $625, the lowest recorded on A'gon and an incredable deal. Avg is about $1200.
mitch2
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Excellent point KennyT and could be an important issue for some buyers. Since I have upgraded to the Model 10 which does play them, I forgot about that shortcoming. They can be later upgraded, if you are on that path.

Swampwalker, I didn't read the ad for the $625 unit closely enough. He rated it as 9/10 but then mentioned it didn't like to play some DVD's. The inability to play CD-R's and DVD-R's, is a function of the design.
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