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Looking for a Cd player/ transport.

I have a couple LG Blue Ray players outputting to a Topping d50 (Coax and/or Optical). The sound is a step above tolerable. Same songs run as FLACs thru JRiver to Topping with USB sound pretty good in comparison. Is it worth it to get a CD player/ transport $400 or under to play CDs that would out-play the JRiver Flacs? Any thoughts appreciated.


andrake
mesch
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I believe a CD player or transport would be an improvement over the blueray players. Should equal the file playback.
mesch
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You might consider the Onkyo 7030. Sells for under $180 new. Built like a tank. Has SPDIF output for use as a transport.
andrake OP
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Thanks Mesch. Coincidently, that is what I dug up also. Probably give it a try.
mesch
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Hope the 7030 works out for you. Let us know what you think of it. Seems like a great budget CD player. If looking to purchase a CD player I would also give it a try.
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michaelgreenaudio
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If you're not shy about buying used consider picking up what has become a cult following unit.

http://tuneland.forumotion.com/t146-tuning-the-magnavox-dvd-player#2141

Michael Green

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