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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. 

 

 

mellowshifi
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zimwig
66 posts
 

I recently got very lucky and found a preowned Audio Note CD 3.1x/II. HEAVEN!

There is a used AN CD 4 on another market site.These are pure Redbook CD players.

I do second the Marantz Ruby or SA-10 recommendations.

 
 

 

mn2422
54 posts
 

Yamaha 1000 or better…

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jayctoy
4,224 posts
 

Pindac great post. My SA 10 marantz player laser gave up with no warranty. Marantz service after warranty does not exist. I got very nervous because Iam not sure if the laser is still available? And can I even find tech to do it? Luckily the Agoners here guided me where to get the laser , and and tech.

banmac
37 posts
 

Hello, 

 

I do have an Esoteric k-03x cd/sacd player with a built in Dac available. Please Google for more information . I can give the best price in town. 

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limomangus
1,470 posts
 

I think bpolettie is right .I own 2 Onkyo C 7030s and it plays and sounds great..I also own a Sony and Marantz units.Seat back and enjoy the music.

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