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Looking for a CD player

Dear community,
I listen to CDs only and I have owned an entry level AMC CD9 CD player for the past 15 years.
Over time I modified this unit to the max with very good results.
Now I think I am ready to move on to the next level so I am looking for a used CD player under $1,500.
One that can be further improved would be also interesting.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!
sounasega
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skypunk
499 posts
 
The DAC is key,

I run a audiolab 6000cdt into a Moon by Simaudio 280D DSD/DAC and it sounds fantastic through my Raven Blackhawk.
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wturkey
721 posts
 
@sounasega That unit sounds quite nice. If you would like to sell it, let me know. :-)
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b_limo
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The Rotel, Audiolab and Cambridge 851c may not sound as good as what the op has now...


I like the Audiolab CDT6000 a bit more than the Cabridge CXC.


OP, my advice would be to just get a nice dac and a Cambridge CXC or Audiolab cdt6000


I’ve had the CXC, CDT, Azur 851C, and am currently using a musical fidelity a3.2 cd with a Schiit Gungir Multibit dac (R2R dac).  
sewolla
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I'd really recommend a California Audio Labs CL15. Mine was made in 1994, sounds great. I know they are a bit old, but....Cal Audio just got things right on the CD players.
They do come up for sale on Ebay and other sites typically <$1,000.
yevyentin
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McIntosh MCD 205 or MCD 201. 
MCD 205 is a 5 CD changer with Nakamichi mechanism.
I really like the sound of mine. Very musical player! 
If you lucky enough you can find one in pristine condition for $1500 or so. 
Good luck!
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