Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.)

Hi old dude -

I have a lot and I mean a lot of CDs.  I would guess I am in the 5000 or more neighborhood.  I am also officially a senior citizen and have stockpiled a few cd players, so I will be able to play my music until I can't anymore.

I have not have had much luck with basic Onkyo and even less with basic Yamaha.  Mostly breakdowns after a few months.

So, two players that I own are the - 

- Music Hall CD 15 - on sale for $390, list $650 at Audio Connexion

- Emotiva ERC 4 - list $650, direct from Emotiva; sometimes run sales

If you want to spend more, then go for the Rega Apollo at a grand.

All 3 are excellent spinners.  

Rich 

Music Hall

Emotiva ...

If you have a separate DAC, don’t forget to check out, or consider, the Audiolab 6000CDT. But, a transport only. Simple, straight forward, and sounds great for the $. It will also spin SACD’s, but passes them as Redbook.

Hey Old Dude....just another Old Dude.  I think these guys have sold me on the Onkyo 7030.  I've read nothing but great reviews on it.  I'm still using a 20 year old JVC CD/DVD player I picked up at a garage sale.  Figuring it might croak soon.  Hopefully before I do!

Lector cdp 707 is most analog cd palyer ever!

If you want the best bang for the buck, look for an old Harman Kardon HD 7600. The 7400 is pretty much the same  but with less features on the remote control etc. Saw a 7600 on EBay a few weeks ago for $175. I've got a 7600 and a 7400. They sound good to me and I've never had a problem with them. They were new in 1990.