Audio Research's CD6 was the best CDP I ever heard. Find a CD6 ($3K-4K) and send it to ARC to be upgraded to the CD6SE for $1500. Then you have a top-notch CDP and DAC under budget.
6000 dollars CD player
I am planning to buy CD player with out SACD , classical music as main listen ing. Components are Accuphase C2850. + A47+Harbeth SHL 5 ,40th. I like reliable, trouble free gear with good CP.
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If you are committed to getting a CDP look Brands and Models that have a VRDS (Very Rigid Disc Clamping System) Transport and Sony KSS Laser. VRDS was developed by TEAC and is used by the worlds finest CD players like Wadia, Krell, Spectral, DCS, Esoteric, Tascam, and TEAC. Top of line: full metal, Middle one: metal-carbon composite hybrid Cheap one : full plastic. I would say that Esoteric is your best bet for your budget Check out - just above your budget https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa7ib2-esoteric-k01-cd-sacd-player-dac-cd-sacd-players NEO was the best VRDS ever produced https://www.esoteric.jp/en/technology/vrds_neo DCS Vivaldi One https://www.dcsltd.co.uk/products/vivaldi-one/ http://www.theaudiobeat.com/highend2017/highend2017_dcs.htm Good luck |
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