I got my NAD C541i for $435, including shipping from California to Michigan. Between the Cambridge and Music Hall, I'd go with the Music Hall CD-25. It looked and sounded great (in a dealer's otherwise High-end system in his home). I was less impressed by a Cambridge in a similar context. My other favorite CD player for under $1000 (besides the NAD 541i) is a $700 Rotel (971 - haven't heard the 1070). I hope you'll be able to audition your prospective CD players for yourself. Each has its own, usually subtle, sonic differences.
Cambridge or Music Hall??
Hi all,
I'm looking for the best cdp for less than $500. It looks like the Cambridge 500SE and the Music Hall CD-25 are my best contenders.
I was also thinking about a used Planet, but it seems like the new 24/96 machines - while not built as well as the Planet - have more advanced circuitry and would prove to "sound" better??
Thanks in advance for your advice.
I'm looking for the best cdp for less than $500. It looks like the Cambridge 500SE and the Music Hall CD-25 are my best contenders.
I was also thinking about a used Planet, but it seems like the new 24/96 machines - while not built as well as the Planet - have more advanced circuitry and would prove to "sound" better??
Thanks in advance for your advice.