As @lanx0003 is implying, you have an $8K integrated amp. A $600 CD player, let alone one with XLR out (presumably at the expense of something else), is a mismatch for such a nice hifi centerpiece. Depending upon your speakers (and interconnects and room acoustics), doubling your budget from $600 to $1200 will probably yield very noticeable improvement in sound quality. For example, go ahead and get a $400 CD player or transport. But then also get a $800 DAC - even a used model that is 1-2 years old will be quite satisfying versus whatever you’d find in a $600 CD player.
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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