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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
emuagogo OP
46 posts
 

I do not like slot loading machines.  Too much wear on the CD's themselves and I have quite a collection of 3 inch mini discs.

kymanor1
126 posts
 

Look at used hi end Yamaha and Marantz.  

emuagogo OP
46 posts
 

I think I've decided to try the Audiolab 9000CDT.  Now I need to find a DAC to go with it......

sls883
1,056 posts
 

Looks like an excellent transport. 

You'll get lots of dac recommendations.  Whatever you get, don't underestimate the role of the digital cable. I tried several coaxial cables and the best in my system is the Acoustic Zen mc2 cable. 

realgoodsound
100 posts
 

Look at the new Advance Paris X-CD9. It's a bit over your $1k budget ($1,399). Great sounding and looking.

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