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Best CD player from this list

Hi all,

Question 1: Which is the best sounding CD player from this list:

1. Cambridge 840c

2. Cambridge 851c

3. Ayre CX-7e MP

4. Bryston BCD-1

5. Meridian 508.24

6. Rotel RCD-1572

 
Question 2: Which player in this list will sound best with a Levinson 383 integrated and Revel F30 speakers?  I would be using XLR connections. My cabling is Harmonic Tech pro 9 reference biwire speaker cables and pro silway II interconnects. I can swap out interconnects if there is a better match. Power cables are Audience Powerchord for both amp and cdp. I’m not looking to go with separate dac and transport as that adds more cost for additional cables, etc. My musical tastes are primarily pop, rock, electronic. 

Thanks for the feedback!

 

jsbach1685
mahler123
3,362 posts
 

Question for OP: given your stated tastes in music, I’m curious why you chose J.S. Bach as your Agon handle?

sgreg1
612 posts
 

I would suggest you look at a cd transport so you can incorporate an external DAC. This will allow you to swap out dac’s to get the sound signature you are looking for.

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nonoise
10,886 posts
 

I would guess either 3 or 4, from what I've read.

audibleguy
155 posts
 

I would stay away from the Bryston BCD-1 player as they have been problematic, no parts are available for repair and the transport tends to malfunction over time. Two of my friends have them and they are now boat anchors.

hshifi
572 posts
 

Hello,

I would say the Ayre CX-7 mp. That is one of the most analog sounding CD players out there. Also, They are still servicing these due to still having plenty of CD Trays. They are coming out with a new CD player called the CX-8 very soon that will probably run you close to $6k. So at $1500 this CX-7 is a steal. Due to them making a new model you will be able to have this serviced till the second coming. 
I hope this helps. 

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