I would be extremely cautious with amazon adapters. Unless you don’t value your equipment
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
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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?) |
Thanks to you all, this is all very helpful. |
CA CXC v2 transporter fits your bill. This one is open box but still carry 3 year warranty. The DAC inside a new CD player in a similar price range is usually entry-level at best. That’s why you’d want to enhance sound quality with an external DAC. The sky is the limit, but there are many high-quality sub-$1k DACs that can deliver convincing 3D soundstage performance when paired with a good transport. The Harmony Micro DAC is one example, and the Topping D90 III Discrete is another. I’ve owned both, and once you go down this route, you’ll likely receive many more recommendations. |
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