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Ruminations On CD Players

After multiple factory rebuilds, I'm ready to replace my twenty year old Arcam CD-73 CD player.  I've looked through lists of recommended CD players in the $2000 range, and have noticed that some are all-inclusive while others have separate transports and DACs.  Other than ease of replacement, what are the benefits of having the transport and DAC separate?  Any recommendations on CD players in this price range?  I only have music CDs so don't need anything that can do more than that.

 

Thanks,

John Cotner

New Ulm, MN

jrcotner
soix
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@nonoise Ibid. 

jrcotner OP
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After much consideration and review of the preceding posts, I finally pulled the trigger on a CD player.  I got a Cambridge CXC v2 and a Jolida Glass FX III DAC.  They sound great together and are a considerable improvement over my Arcam CD-73.  I got the Cambridge on sale and the Jolida used, so I came in way under budget.  And much better sound, which is the goal.  Thank you all for your valuable input and insights.  

ghdprentice
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Congratulations.it is great when happiness follows.

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charles1dad
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@jrcotner 

Congratulations and it is gratifying to know you had such a satisfactory outcome.

Charles

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jtcf
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Congrats! Seems like that would be a good combo.Enjoy

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