Technics GL700
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I’ve been recommending the combination of Melco N100, which is a 2TB NAS/Streamer, combined with Melco D100, their Optical Disc ripper that combined with the N100 can be used as a CD transport. That is two boxes, but they are each half sized so space wise its one box. Total cost around $3K, and no DAC included |
Forgive me if you’ve made a decision by now as this may be late. I "researched" for about 6 months and ended up with a QUAD ARTERA PLAY + Integrated Media Player. I only use it as a CD player while it does have a DAC. I connect to a McIntosh amp via balanced XLR. The menu is clunky but the transport is exceptional. It gives you some interesting options (for e.g., selecting only the tracks you want on a particular CD and it remember your settings the next time). The thing is built solid. Loading/unloading of a CD is almost silent and I can barely hear the transport when it’s spinning / playing a CD. I’ve "a-b" with a few others and at this price point, and have been extremely happy. I paid a bit north of $2500 but have seen it for $2000 since I purchased. https://www.atelier13-usa.com/quad-artera-solus-play (Note the Quad Artera Play+ not the Solus is on the same page) A review from What Hi-Fi?: https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/quad-artera-play "And whatever you do, enjoy the music", Hans Beekhuyzen |
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