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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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toddalin
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If you can get a nice Oppo-105 for <$600 jump on it.  If you opt for a 105D, it would probably be just beyond what you want to spend, but will give a better picture.  The audio would be the same.  205s are just ridiculous!

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dreas
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If you've not already found one, I have the same McIntosh and paired it with the Quad Artera Play+. It's fantastic and very well built. Everyone has preferences but this sounds very warm to me - even better than the DAC I use for streaming. 

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/quad-artera-play

tomcarr
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I'm using a McIntosh MCD600 SACD/CD player and love it.

Sounds better than any $600 player, and also several $$$$ players I auditioned.

You've already got a Mac 352, why not get a good disc spinner?

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