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My CD-player stopped working. Does it make sense to invest in a new CD-transport?

My older CD-player stopped working, so I am considering whether I should go now for a new CD transport. Most of the time I stream audio (Qobuz) and I have a many €€€€ streamer and DAC. So no need for a CD transport?

However, though I haven't bought a CD for at least 10 years, some people say that a CD still sounds better than streaming. And I have a huge collection (classical, jazz, blues, pop). I was looking at the front loader Teac PD 505t or the newer model PD 507t (about €1000-1300). Does that make sense? Or just forget about CDs and CD-players, keep or rip some for the good memories when buying them, and donate or sell the rest? What do you think?

stievus
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jasonnewell
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@stievus 

To add to all the other commenters, I think having a player or even a changer that goes to a nice DAC is still worth it, ESPECIALLY because you stated you have a collection.  If your player doesn't play but still has a good DAC, you may even be able to route a new transport or changer through it.

Similarly, I have 4 cassette decks because of my tape collection, so I think it's worth having the equipment for the medium, but that's just me -- I love my mix tapes and concert bootlegs 🙂

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jasonnewell
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Just saw your latest and, based on that, you can't go wrong with something like a Cambridge Audio 851C that acts as a player and digital preamp.  There are several better but that's a great start -- mine is nothing short of wonderful.  I think their 851N also acts as a digital preamp.

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jasonnewell
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@allenf1963 +1 on the Cambridge Audio!

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stievus OP
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@jasonnewell thanks, but I am only looking for a transport, not a player with dac or preamp.

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