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Which sub $2k CD player would you recommend?

Rega Saturn
Cambridge 840c
NAD Master 05 SACD/CD
Bel Canto CD-1
Other??????

All of these can be had either new or used for under $2k. I am looking for an "esoteric X-01 or X-03" kind of sound. meaning I want details, transparency and bass slam. Not a rounded out or smoothed sound that loses details. Thanks!
arbuckle
bobburda
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I recently acquired an MHZS CD 66E that knocks the sox off of anything that I have heard under $5K. Bargain of the century at $699! Bob
aolmrd1241
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AT the $2000 price range, used, you would be HARD pressed to beat the Electrocompaniet Emc 1-up 24/192. It is one of the most ""musical" and "detailed" players that can be had,regardless of price...
tiger
313 posts
 
go for a used sony scd1 or the equal 777es. it does not get better then those two units and the best part is that tons of mods are available.
audiofeil
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>>12-01-07: Bobburda
I recently acquired an MHZS CD 66E that knocks the sox off of anything that I have heard under $5K.<<

Please list all of the players under $5K you've critically evaluated. The associated components would be helpful as well.
schipo
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Bobburda
I recently acquired an MHZS CD 66E.

I agree with Bobburda on the MHZS CD 66E. I would really look into this unit before spending anything above that price level. I would spend what I save on a used Pre,amp,or even software.
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