Thank you for all the replies. Keep 'em coming. My range is not 3 to 5k. I asked for suggestions of 1k or less. Not sure buying a used CD player is a good idea. So far the Advance Paris units seem very promising.
Need a new CD player. Suggestions please.
The past 3 years I've put together a modest new system including a NAD C538 that is failing. It doesn't sound as good as it used to even with an external DAC and if you skip a track it doesn't play the first few seconds of the next track.
Looking for a replacement has been frustrating. My last CD player was a Sony ES 400 disc changer that played everything including SACD. I almost wish I hadn't let it go when I moved.
The CD players that appeal to me are in the $3k to $5k range. I'm not sure I want to spend that much. Can somebody recommend a new CD player for $1k or less? I'm fine with a transport and don't mind using an external DAC. I have a smattering of SACD's but a non SACD player wouldn't be the end of the world.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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If you decide to go the separate cd transport and DAC route don't go the cheap transport route e.g. the Cambridge or Audiolab mentioned above , they are okay but you will be under optimizing the DAC. I had the Cambridge and moved on , it was pretty clear once I did. I haven't used a Canor or Gato CD player but Atelier 13 (I am not "affiliated" with them just a customer) has deals on each one a demo, one a stock rotation a bit over $3K each. You can find reviews online if interested. Links below, just need to scroll to see the units https://www.atelier13-usa.com/dealer-audio-component-demo-sales https://www.atelier13-usa.com/new-dealer-audio-stock-rotation-sales |
This is a great time to just abandon the CD and move to streaming. Depending on your DAC, if you are going to spend that much money... I would get the highest quality streamer. You'll get access to about very CD you own and a million more for ~$12/ months with Qobuz. There is no innate sonic advantage to physical media. I'd start looking at Bluesound streamers, and consider a used Aurender. |
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