New or Old CD Player?

@jafant  Well, the BCD-1 came out in 2008, and Bryston chose a Philips L1210 CD drive, a reasonable choice at the time I think.  They still to this day support all other parts of the '1, but the supply of drives has dried up--about a year ago.  @trelja Given Teac's connection with Esoteric, doesn't that drive carry a very good reputation?

There will always be unintended industry mistakes & exceptions.
I don’t buy a top cd player and contemplate those things.
My purpose was to discuss a new experience with Hegel Mohican
I don’t know first hand if other companies have attained similar level of improvement.with redbook.
I’ve been trying cd players since 1984 and regulary tuned out after a short time.
Being a musician guess I wasn’t satisfied with digital products.
I know when timing cues are accurate/drums+bass are authentic.
My only similar reaction was Linn Ikemi & briefly Sondek cd12.

FWIW, I've decided to buy a lightly used Audio Research Reference CD8. I buy quite a bit of used equipment. If I don't love it, I can usually resell and not get bitten too badly. I do want to hear a Hegel Mohican. When I find one at a discount, I'll give it a spin.

twoleftears

TEAC/Esoteric can be hit-and-miss as well. There are rumors that the older spinners SA/DV series, no longer, have critical parts/drives?
Esoteric is not known fro their customer service either? At that level and price they should be in my opinion.

Happy Listening!

Nice choice! imgoodwithtools.

regarding ARC, I have auditioned , the CD5, CD7 and CD9.

Happy Listening!