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Need a CD player to match

Hi,

Many of you helped with my integrated amp purchase, and are currently helping me to find a great set of headphones and an associated amplifier. Thanks!

Last night, though, while holding a listening session with my fiancee, I determined that the next step needs to be a dedicated CD player that will feed my Audio Refinement Complete Alpha (and Tyler Linbrook Monitors). This unit will replace a nearly two year-old Pioneer SACD/DVDA/DVDV/CD combi player that is the last remnant of the old home theater...

Two price ranges: $100-$500 & $600-$875.

I was looking at a Rega Planet, after one had been recommended by a friend...

Again, thanks!
ivyinvestor
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jayctoy
4,371 posts
 
AH 4000 Njoe Tjoeb with upsampler is a good choice.
Within your price range, JD100 Jolida is also one
of my favorite.
bartokfan
664 posts
 
Many fine recommends above.
I have the Seas' Thor's which use the same drivers as the Tyler's.
I have the Cayin 15 for one year now abd she's built like a tank and sounds beautiful. Has both tube and ss outs, I use tube only.
A few months ago I bought the Cayin 17, has 4 out tubes. Even more of a complex image over the 15.
Take a look at my thread on the Cayin.
italian
126 posts
 
Based on recommendations from Agoners and a very good recent review, I bought an Onix last week @ $299. Same machine as the Music Hall CD 25 that retials for around $550. Anyway, as was said in the review, sounded great right out of the box. So if you're thinking about the Music Hall you have an alternative to consider.
ivyinvestor OP
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Hi, again, all...

I've read much about all of the players mentioned. For those of you who have MH 25s, or 25.2s, have you had them modded? Do you buy them and then send them somewhere to have them modded? Or, do you purchase them "new" from modders?

Those of you with Onix and ("my") Audio Refinement Complete CD models: Have you had them modded? To what extent/success?

Also, when folks say that the Planets are not that analytical, but very musical, I have difficulty understanding what this truly means: is there detail sacrificed in favor of warmth and sweetness?

Thanks, again!
ivyinvestor
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beernut
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I have just purchased a Rotel 1072 and am very please so far. They can be bought at a god price.
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