Which Used CD Player for Under $1,500?

SACD option would be great to have...........so Marantz 8260, 8400, or newer would get you into that arena.

CD only.........Meridian 508-24 or Audio Research CD2 for sure. running close third would be the FMJ23t or 33.

Musical Fidelity def. has a huge bang for the $$. Talk to Wally at Underwood. I have bought from him.

The Moons seem like they have the goods too.........

Don't do the Marantz 8260 which is highly rated by the magazines and it sounds truely lifeless on redbook and functionally had problems with certain SACD's, Contacted Marantz and they were aware of the problem on those particular CD's.. spend the little bit more to buy one of the other suggested but don't buy the Marantz

Digsmithd,

What is an Equinox and how much does it cost? Does it have variable volume control and digital inputs like the Quad?

Thanks,

TIC

sim audio equinox does not have a variable like the quad,i bought mine new cause i got virtualy what i payed for quad at dealer.ther was one on audigon for 1350.00,however they go for 2200.00 new,i have owned several quads,there nice sounding..but imho there not as detailed,powerfull,coherant,as ths sim,worth the extra cash?definatly.

Was just in your shoes and purchased a Sony XA777ES. I could not be MORE happy. I owned a Cary CD-308 before this unit. Redbook performance is spot on and SACD is a nice bonus. I think there is one listed for $1275.00 in the classifieds. Good Luck!

Chris