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The best CD player for...

me and my system.
I am currently in search of a new cd player to replace my 10 years old Sony-???, which is now the weakest link in my system with PLINIUS 9200 amp and SHAHINIAN ARCs speakers.
The price for new player must be around 2500$, but
I would prefer to purchase a used one in mint or excellent, perfect condition. I listen to all kind of music, from classical, jazz to rock,...
Any suggestions apart from Arcam 33/36, Naim CD5x, Copland CDA 823, Audio Aero Prima, Musical Fidelity A5,....?
I would go for Plinius CD101, but it is way to expensive and relative new, so you can't find them on the market for a reasonable price.
So any recommendations?

Thanks a lot in advance
pingo
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
The A5 is a great player, but I think the tubes are solder'd in place wich may or may not be an issue for you.
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knollbrent
525 posts
 
the aloia 11.01 is pretty amazing.... the transport is crazy good and as a all-in-one cdp is one of the best.

$2400
rackon
301 posts
 
Congrats on your Plinius and Arcs - a great combo.

You don't list sonic preferences BTW, but these suggestions play all types of music well IMO.

Used/Demo...

Cary 303/300
Cary 306/200
Ayre CX7e
ARC CD3
Lector 7T
Meridian 508.24

You already have the Audio Aero & MF A5 on your list.
kw6
692 posts
 
Try a used Linn Ikemi!

Good Luck!*>)
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hbarrel
342 posts
 
Welcome to the world of Shahinian speakers.
My ARC's will be around for a long long time.
Not that it matters but the AH! Njoe 4000 (with upgrades) sounds all right to me in my system. I say not that it matters becasue I've never heard another unit in my system.
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