Creek CD50


What do you "goners" think about this product. I am an audiophile on a strict budget. This unit apparently plays CD's, is a preamp, has a DAC so you can stream as well. Any experiences with this product? Came across one used for 700 bucks. Should I make a move on it? 
jeffvegas
I don’t know a thing about it.  I would caution, however, and note that Creek strength is their amps.  In my experience it isn’t a given that companies that make other products succeed at making streamers, which are basically computers masquerading as audio components.  For example, my first streamer was the Marantz NA 7004, which was an absolute turd of a product, more bug filled than a jungle swamp, and which Marantz discontinued and stopped supporting after a few years.  A few other Audio companies have struggled when they went into streamers as well; I believe Naim held their first product up for a few years because they couldn’t get to their standards.  Bryston’s streamers haven’t been as hassle free as their amps.
  The Creek might be a lovely product but they are a relatively small company with a limited R&D budget.  I would do your homework, but $700 may not represent that much of a risk for you.
The CD50 is a very solid performer.  If this fits your needs I would snap it up.