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Best cd player for under $800.00

I am currently in search of a cd player/transport to replace sony es single disc. I would prefer to purchase new, with warranty. I am currently own:

Sunfire theater grand pre-amp
rotel poweramp

Rotel,NAD,Music Hall, ????????, which is best? other suggestions? Please help me!
mik971
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milpai
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If you can find a Marantz SA8260, nothing else comes close to it in the price range. It is so good in CD-playback that you can compare it to CD only players costing upto $2500. But the best way to find it out is to get a demo in your listening environment.
mapleleafs3
190 posts
 
Look for Naim Players. most musical I have heard. You might find some of the older models under 1K. Well worth the money.
A true hi Fi product, that out plays Rotel Nad Music hall.
jalapenos
81 posts
 
personally, I think the Arcam CD73 and Rega Planet (recently discontinued) are the best entry level players. The Planet has a very smooth and engaging sound, not as detailed as the Arcam though.
dwhitt
347 posts
 
music hall blows nad rotel away
ecruz
402 posts
 
I bought a Sony 900 for about $300 and sent it to TRL for mods, another $550. Blows away anything I have ever heard, at any price!

Do a search for TRL (Tube Research Labs) there's a lot of info on them.
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