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The best CD player new or used for under 500

O.K. guys (you, too Sarah!)...it's time to upgrade my
CD player. Here's the requirements: 24/96, coax digital
out, removeable power cord, and under $500 new or used.
This will be used with my new MSB DAC III and P-1000 power base, so keep that in mind when giving me your recommendations. My first choice was the Cambridge D-500
SE, but I think it has a BNC digital out, not RCA, which
won't work with the DAC III. Give me your suggestions!
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johnnybravo
36 posts
 
Pioneer Elite PD-65 (modified)
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
I realize that this suggestion does not, strictly speaking, fit your budget, but if you can stretch enough to spend $675, there is a used Adcom GCD-750 currently listed here on A-gon. This is an outstanding CD player, and if you can find $175 extra to spend, you will be getting a superb player for your expenditure.
lordgorian
133 posts
 
I would get either a CAL Delta transport or an old theta transport. Actually a theta pearl just went a few days ago for 500. It looks great in silver and was almost as good as my levinson 37 when i had it. Any of these three would be great options. Just dont buy a cd player i would stick to a transport as you dont need the dac for any reasons. - Ian
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