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Need help choosing a new CD Player

I consider myself new to this hobby although I have dabbled a bit over the past 30 years or so.  Recently purchased a McIntosh MA252 integrated and have a set of B&W Matrix speakers (1985 - 1989 vintage) that sound pretty good .  Looking for a CD player (prefer under $1000) to replace my current Samsung DVD player.   I primarily listen to classic rock and some classical.

For this price range am looking at the following:

Marantz CD6007

Rotel CD11 Tribute or CD 14

Pro-Ject CDBox S2 Chrome

My listening room is a little odd shaped (11x 16, bay window at one end and glass wall at the other end) and I have to listen across the shorter distance due to the room configuration.

Eventually will upgrade the speakers, but for now need a CD player

Would appreciate some advice on a decent quality CD player (at this time, not interested in a CDT and DAC setup).   Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

 

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jafant
18,774 posts
 

deadhead58

 

Consider a McIntosh cd player to match the MA 252 Integrated amp.

 

Happy Listening!

elliottbnewcombjr
5,090 posts
 

Like You, I do not want a separate DAC, and I do not and never will stream.

My Quest, found two excellent sounding players.

I consider only dual processors, then the results are effected by OEM solutions: over-sampling; over-clock; anti-jitter, proprietary things like Onkyo’s Vector Linear Shaping, ...

I went thru a few Sony’s, 3 Oppo’s, KLH, Denon, finally found two.

DVD/SACD/CD: Yamaha C961 (5 disc changer), 4 burr brown audio DACs

CD Only: Onkyo Integra CDC-3.4 II, 2 wolfson DACs (newer used and currently available new).

Before, or IF you spend thousands, I suggest you try an Onkyo, happy done. Or, order a high priced one and a returnable Onkyo simultaneously, compare, return one.

My Onkyo is for sale here, I describe it’s preferred sound

 

My Quest for a CD Player

 

 

gsm18439
895 posts
 

You should add an AudioRefinement Complete CD player to you list. These are the YBA previous generation second line, but the sound is outstanding.

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

Audiolab CDT but you will need a DAC. Built like a tank.

mahler123
3,024 posts
 

Come on, people, the OP stated he doesn't want a dac-transport, or a streamer, but a good old fashioned CD player.  Sony, Marantz, Yamaha, NAD, Rega all make players in the $1k range.  Suggest you find a dealer who sells and see if you can do a home audition

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