CD player

Here we have yet another thread where someone asks about a CD player, mentions that he likes to both spin CDs and stream, and every one tells him that he should just stream.

@mahler123

Yes, this occurs pretty regularly on this site, a disregard for what the OP specifically is inquiring about. It very clear the OP enjoys streaming but he wants to also spin CDs. This is a straightforward and achievable task , yep, enjoy both!

@xti35 based on your list I’d choose the Audiolab CDT 6000 . This is a very good sounding transport by all accounts. The Denafrips Aries DAC was mentioned above and this modest priced DAC would pair quite nicely with the Audiolab.

Now you have a very nice Redbook CD playback system to go along with your digital streaming. The upgraded transport will make an important and noticeable sonic improvement in my opinion.

Best.

Charles

I am thoroughly pleased with the results of my ’better’ cd quest:

a used Sony xa5400ES.

sadly they are going up in price it seems, so over your budget somewhat, until a nice deal pops up.

prior search efforts here

I use Cambridge CXC and Denafrips Ares ll . I feel it is much better than my Marantz CD6006 which is very similar to the CD6007...the Cambridge AXC35 is surprisingly good for the price, though I don't think as good as the others...

I bought the Audiolab 6000cdt about three months ago and have been very happy with it so far. It sounds better than my older Oppo and as good as my Dying Sony CDP-2700.

All the best.

JD

Another option to consider. Pro-Ject does quite well providing high level CD playback at reasonable cost.