I have an Audiolab CDT6000 (cheap) and a Denafrips Pontus ll and am very happy. You could also get the CDT7000 or CDT9000 and still stay under your limit.
All the best.
Time For a CD Player Upgrade
I've been using a Rega Saturn Mk 2. I recently upgraded my turntable to the Mark Levinson 5105 w/ the Ortofon Quintet Black S. In comparison my CD's are sounding overly bright. Any thoughts on a comparable upgrade to my CD listening? My budget is about $4000-5000, new or used. The Hegel Viking looks interesting. Any recommendation for an upgrade will be appreciated.
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+1 for the Ayre CD player... I have the Ayre_CX-7eMP. When launched, it was a "Class A" CD player (Stereophile magazine). I love it and have no need for a separates (DAC + Transport). Today they sell for very little (relative to your budget), if you can find one - usually ~$2k. . A non-MP version is currently on AG for $700 (asking price - 3rd PRICE DROP Ayre Acoustics CX-7e For Sale | Audiogon). Prior to a purchase, a quick call to Ayre will confirm the cost of an upgrade to the "MP" version, including a full bench-test. At that point you know what it would take to have an up-to-date, reliable, and serviceable unit (at a pretty low cost). Mine is not for sale, and I am not connected with the above mentioned offer. Good luck with your decision... |
Last fall I paid $4200 for a clean, hardly used Marantz SA-10 cd,... player from TMR. It has a variety of setting adjustment options that might come in handy depending upon the system it is paired with, the preferences of the user, and the hearing acuity of that user. Just another idea. Good luck in your search. |
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