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Redbook for the long haul

At this point, I'm not interested in SACD (until the format wars settle down), and I'm not necessarily interested in getting a DVD player to use as a redbook transport. So, if I want to stick with redbook CD, what players or transports are worth buying for the long haul? What high-quality units will have service support and parts availability for the next few years?
jdombrow
sc53
718 posts
 
Ayre CX-7; any model Cary.
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timo
610 posts
 
Muse Model Five transport. I have one (mint) if you are interested.
ozfly
887 posts
 
My short list today includes the Talk Thunder 3.1 (British company), the Resolution Audio Opus 21 and the Audio Note 3.1 separates (much pricier). They are all well built, but whether the companies will be around is always unknown. But then again, the technology changes in digital will likely continue to be significant in the next five years. So does it matter if the companies are still there then? It costs a lot to upgrade and it might be worthwhile just moving on to something else anyway.
ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
Would second the CX-7.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
The Translinear Audio CT-2007 MKII is a good choice.
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