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Best Circa 90's CDP

Hi friends,

I am looking for a short list of the best CDP from the 90's era. I own a few hundred Redbook CD's that I want to enjoy again. I am very nostalgic about the nineties as that's when I first got into the hobby. 

Thanks for your recommendations in advance. 

Stan

 

 

 

anacondastan
bigkidz
3,388 posts
 

Nice recommendations above.  Best was the Audio Meca Mephisto II.  Next the Metronome T1A & AL2 CD Transport & Power Supply.  Another great choice is the Marantz CD-94.  These easily sound better anything suggested above. After that then find a modern unit not to expensive and have the parts upgraded.

Happy Listening.

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roxy54
8,011 posts
 

If the budget it tight, the Pioneer PD 65 is a good one. 

soix
9,585 posts
 

Best was the Audio Meca Mephisto II.  Next the Metronome T1A & AL2 CD Transport & Power Supply.  Another great choice is the Marantz CD-94.  These easily sound better anything suggested above.

@bigkidz Better than the Linn CD12?  I respect your opinions/experience but color me a little skeptical on that one.

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jafant
19,737 posts
 

Second,

Pioneer PD 65. Add Accuphase DP-65/65v (1997) and Sony ES 7-Series.

 

Happy Listening!

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mazian
406 posts
 

I have an ageing Exemplar SACD player ( a John Tucker modified Denon DVD3910 ). Yes I have had to replace the laser unit but no great deal and I would back the sound quality against most recent players.  

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