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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
sls883
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I haven’t seen what your other gear is.  Speakers, amp, receiver, dac, etc.  If you have a modest system and don’t care to dump a bunch of money in upgrading your entire system, it might not make sense to buy a high dollar cd player. It’s hard to make a recommendation without that information.

If my system was on the bright sounding end of the sound spectrum, I’d be happy using my Marantz CD6006 (currently sitting in a box).  But, in a neutral system, my Denon DCD-1700NE is a lot better (I’ve seen an open box item for around $1200). 

shtinkydog
830 posts
 

@emuagogo  i had that 6 cd changer (not the integra) and it was full of bugs.  i dumped it at goodwill. 

shtinkydog
830 posts
 

@emuagogo i had that 6 cd changer (not the integra) and it was full of bugs.  i dumped it at goodwill. 

 

emuagogo OP
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If it helps with suggestions, my system consists of Klipsch Forte IV loudspeakers, a pair of Klipsch RP-1200SW subs, SMSL SU-1 DAC, McIntosh C-32 preamplifier and McIntosh MC-2205 amplifier.  Secondary system is Polk Audio R200 bookshelf's with NAD 7155 and 2155 bridged.

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dishman442
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Sorry to tag onto this, but my question is similar: since my Oppo died, I’m in need of a moderately priced play everything player. CD, SACD, DVD, BLU-RAY.  if I have to get a DAC, so be it. My system is analog based and quite good, but I want to occasionally play media I’ve collected over the years before I fell back in love with vinyl. 

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