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What CD player to buy?

I recently replaced all of my old Adcom/Mission equipment with the Anthem tuner/pre-amp and solid state power amp (200w per channel)and Tyler Reference Monitors. I have still been using my rather cheap Sony CD player and suspect that it is inadequate with the new system. I listen almost exclusively to classical music.

Can anyone recommend a suitable CD player? I am not into fancy or ultra-expensive things, just decent sound at a reasonable price. Thanks in advance for the advice.
aslan7
bignerd100
515 posts
 
NAD C542 - $599 (warm and inviting solid state)
Sony DVP-NS999ES - $999 (very accurate cd/dvd/sacd)
Jolida - $900 (tubes)

Three players with three different sounds.

All good players for the money.

Sony 999 is a great workhorse with excelent video playback.
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kenscollick
278 posts
 
There ia a Wadia 301 for sale here for $2000.00 and you will not need your Pre amp.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Rega apollo will be fine for you. I had the same question 6 month ago. I did the shoot out with similarly priced CD players & more expensive ones. I chose Apollo.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Rega Apollo is about $950 new. On Audiogon you can find it between $650 - $800.Good luck.
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