I have listened to and owned many players in the
sub $2500 range.
I very much agree the NAIM CD-5iV2(italic)is a real sleeper in this arena. It has much more detail than people claim. Also like mentioned above the king of PRAT.
The shocker to me has been the NAD M5. Always a great deal here on Audiogon. The operation is a bit mechanical and
quirky, but the sound is great on this thing. It really does sound like a much more expensive cd player. It is not
digital sounding at all. Great detail and musicality. It really gives the other players in this price range a run for the money. Plays SACD and HDCD
Between the Cambridge and Marantz I would pick the Camb 840c. Great with the XLR outs. If you do not need the XLR outs, save yourself some money and get the 740c instead
of the 840c. Also a sleeper in the cd world for the money. Compare the specs on this to the 840c. Better yet listen to both with RCA outs..................pretty close.
sub $2500 range.
I very much agree the NAIM CD-5iV2(italic)is a real sleeper in this arena. It has much more detail than people claim. Also like mentioned above the king of PRAT.
The shocker to me has been the NAD M5. Always a great deal here on Audiogon. The operation is a bit mechanical and
quirky, but the sound is great on this thing. It really does sound like a much more expensive cd player. It is not
digital sounding at all. Great detail and musicality. It really gives the other players in this price range a run for the money. Plays SACD and HDCD
Between the Cambridge and Marantz I would pick the Camb 840c. Great with the XLR outs. If you do not need the XLR outs, save yourself some money and get the 740c instead
of the 840c. Also a sleeper in the cd world for the money. Compare the specs on this to the 840c. Better yet listen to both with RCA outs..................pretty close.