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$2500 CD player with digital input and volume cont

I've been looking for a new or used cd player to go with my Von Schweikert VR4 JR's and Monarchy SE100 monoblocks. At the present time I have A modified Jolida JD 100 that was great with my Innersound Eros but just to laid back for the JR'S. I need the new player to have a volume control and digital input for my TV. I want to spend about $2500.00 I've been going crazy for weeks looking and need some help. I like the Cary 303/300 but it has no inputs. Since im trying to downsize from my old system I don't want a separate preamp. My other choice is the Resolution Audio Opus 21. I really like the audio aero capitol but its just to expensive for me. Than I see older players like some of the Accuphases but they are so old. I'm just not sure. If anyone has some advise that would be great. Ken
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reubent
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I agree with Mijknarf. The RA Opus 21 is a fantastic CD player and it has the features you need. It is $2500 +/- about $100 for a nice newer used one.

Another good choice for a lot less money is the Quad 99CDP cd player. It is also a great sounding player, especially considering its $1500 MSRP. It has an excellent remote controlled analog volume control and has 6 digital inputs. It sells for about $800 +/- $100 for an excellent used one.

I've owned both of the above and hardily recommend both in their respective price ranges. The Opus 21 is a little better overall, but the Quad is a better value.

Enjoy,

TIC
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grannyring
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I have also owned the Quad and Opus 21. I loved the Opus 21, simply world class and among the best. I did not like the Quad at all. For me it was a huge bummer!No real body or soul - sounded like a stereo, not music.

The Muse Thalia used or Model 11 Sig used is also very good.

Just my impressions in my system.

Bill
reubent
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Hey Bill,

I don't doubt your ears, but I did want to verify that you were talking about the newer Quad 99 CDP, not the older Quad 99 (non CDP version). They are completely different players.

I found the Quad tremendously engaging, especially at its price. I actually replaced the RA Opus 21 with the Quad 99 CDP in a cost cutting move and I thought it gave up very little.

Enjoy,

TIC
tpk123
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Accuphase is beautiful to look at, and that's about it. Don't be fooled by the old posts here about Accuphase, the RA Opus 21 absolutely smokes them all......I have done the A/B myself.
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grannyring
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Mine was the newer CDP. I guess it is all about system/room matching. In my home and with my gear it was fast, nice punch and extended at both frequency extremes. It lacked emotion, meat and body however and left me cold.
Dali Grand speakers
CJ MV60 amp
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Bill
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