Looking for a CD Player w/XLR Outputs...


I'm running a McIntosh 352 and I love it, but I've run out of inputs. All I have left is my balanced XLRs. 

I'd like to buy a nice CD player w/XLR outputs. I'm okay w/used, and definitely want something nice (pro equipment is okay too), but don't want to spend too much (~$600 tops). Any suggestions?

Jon

greenwd

....also, if you have a CD player already, just without XLR, consider keeping that and buying a DAC with XLR out $600.  There is the Denafrips Ares II which can be had for $550 $600 on USAM or other sites today.

I would be extremely cautious with amazon adapters. Unless you don’t value your equipment 

Don’t limit yourself to the internal DAC of a CD player. Invest in a capable transport and an external DAC that matches the sound quality of the McIntosh 352.

As for the only new CD player so far that offers balanced XLR analog outputs: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/emotiva-erc-4-cd-player-dac-review.42816/  Reasonably good measurements are a necessary condition when it comes to purchasing a digital transport. I won't take a chance.

The Oppo BDP-105 is another option, but it won’t fit your requirements unless you buy used. Spending that much on a used dedicated player deserves a second thought.

The SMSL PL200 has every specification you’re looking for. It is slightly (under $100) over your price range, but it’s Chi-Fi (what’s wrong with that?)