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Help with CD player upgrade

Well, I have long known that the weakest link in my budget minded system is my cd player. And, even though it may not make sense to do (leave for college in the fall), it's either a new cd player or drugs, and I suppose I'll go with the cd player. My question is what cd player on the used market would be a good match for my acurus dia-100 and paradigm monitor 7s? I currently use a cambridge audio cd4. I don't really have a specific budget in mind, but somewhere around 500 is probably all I can convince myself is worth spending (Given that I'm a/b to go to college). Thanks for the advice, and while I'm waiting for your replies, I'll continue to try and persuade my parents to let me use the college fund for my dream system. As that likely won't happen, I really appreciate any recs. for the best sub 500 dollar used cd player.
-Ben
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newbie13
242 posts
 
Another vote for don't do anything until you have your own place. You already have a nice set-up for a college student.

If you really want something new you might want to check into the new Onix XCD-88. It is a Shanling S100/Music Hall CD25 clone for $399 new at av123.com
bigkidz
3,324 posts
 
And remember, if she is sitting on your face and you cannot hear the stereo, then she is too big for ya.

Happy Listening.
bignerd100
515 posts
 
They are all right.

I just graduated and the only thing that a college student needs to upgrade is to something universal (though I do not like these players). Your friends are going to have MP3's and DVD's and they are going to be ham-handed slobs and anything nice is going to get damaged.

Sony has a DVD/SACD player out now that retails for $150 and sells for $129 or less.

Try not to rag on those with MP3's; just enjoy the ride and wear a rubber (every time).
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rx8man
1,475 posts
 
Hey John,
What were you considering upgrading, the strippers or audio system ?
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
Hey Pat,
I'm re-considering my direction, with the good advice from Slappy. I think I could use more strippers and drugs. Selling the whole rig to finance the new direction and going with just my new OTL tube headphone amp. Plugged into my Hydra of course! LOL!
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