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Best redbook cd-only player ?

I have a substantial collection of redbook cd's. I don't foresee adding SACD's, nor am I interested in servers or USB connectivity. But I do need to replace my 17-year-old two-box combo.

Is anyone else stuck in the past also (smile) who can suggest a high-resolution, musical cd-only player ? It's hard to justify paying thousands more for functionality I won't ever use.

thanks,
-john

dr_john
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Naim CD555/PS555. Two Box.
I purchased mine here for less than half price
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lowrider57
5,393 posts
 
What is your budget? I asked this same question last week.
dr_john OP
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Budget ceiling is 20K
davt
500 posts
 
I was thinking the Audio Note 5th element but that exceeds your budget by about $240,000.00. I would agree to the Naim 555. I have listened to this in Naim and non Naim set ups and it was very nice.
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gshepardbuster
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I too only do redbook and to my ears the Meridian 808.3 is perfect, not bright, not dull, never fatiguing, and makes most harsh sounding discs sound good.
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