Yes, some older CD players from the 80’s and 90’s can sound wonderful. I’ve got both a Sony and a JVC CD player from the 80’s which still work perfectly, although the Sony sounds better and is built like a tank. If you do buy an older CD player, it’s a good idea to make sure it’s got a digital output in case you wanna use it as a transport so you’re able to try out different DAC’s.
Is it a good idea to buy CD players over 10 years old even it is a reliable brand?
On cost consideration, I am planning to buy a 2nd hand CD Player like Accuphase DP 500 Player or Estoric X-05
which are around 10 years old or so. The price is about US$2000~3000. Of course, unlike amplifier, the CD player has a pick up head and mechanical gears, but even for the above brands which are famous for it's reliability, is it good idea to buy the quite aged CD players from them?
Tks. for the comment and opinion.
which are around 10 years old or so. The price is about US$2000~3000. Of course, unlike amplifier, the CD player has a pick up head and mechanical gears, but even for the above brands which are famous for it's reliability, is it good idea to buy the quite aged CD players from them?
Tks. for the comment and opinion.
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@bimmerman2 mentioned the Philips TDA1541/1543 DAC. I discovered this rather spartan CD player currently available using a TDA1543. However, don’t know whose transport is used. Top loading takes the tray loading mechanics out of the equation. The price certainly isn’t bad. http://sparkler-audio.com/portfolio/S503_en.html Also stumbled across this list of players using the TDA1541 along with the transport type. https://www.dutchaudioclassics.nl/Overview-Philips-TDA1541-based-cdplayers/ |
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