I own a Cary CDP-1 and enjoy it very much.It sounds very natural,no harsh glare at all.It's running thru a Rogue Audio TempestII tube integrated to Tyler Acoustics 7U speakers and they are a big part of the sound also.Shop around and you can find one for less than a grand.I've never heard the Shanling so I can't compare the two.
Shanling CD 3000 or Cary??
In the 1K range of CD players what would any of you recommend? Do any of you own the CD 3000? I'd really like to know how that player is/sounds from actual owners of it. I've also been looking at the Cary CD-1, which at times I've heard price is dropped to 1K. Please let me know any input on these or other recommendations in the price range. Thank you...Brian.