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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.

emuagogo
rhtowson
33 posts
 

You might take a look at https://emotiva.com/products/erc-4 - it plays:

  • Pre-recorded commercial audio CDs (Red Book standard).
  • Audio CDs recorded on a computer or CD recorder (CD-Rs).
  • The Red Book CD layer on Hybrid SACDs.
  • MP3 files on both CD-R and DVD-R discs.

Good reviews and well under $1k.

 

jl35
4,459 posts
 

Definitely get a new CD Player, many great recommendations, and enjoy your CD/SACD collection...streaming is great, but avoid those who tell you to discard your collection for a streamer...

emuagogo OP
46 posts
 

check out the new SMSL P2oot transport. it only $499,  great reviews

Where can I get it at this price?  Best I can find is $669.

jl35
4,459 posts
 

Amazon - just checked $499 including shipping

 

emuagogo OP
46 posts
 

I was looking at the PL200 for $669 which may very well be what I’m looking for.  It will give me the ability to stream that I don’t have now and has built in DAC.  

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