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30 year old player, worth an upgrade?

Nothing wrong with my 30 year old Marantz CD40 player but is feeling an itch to upgrade.
My current amp is the Bada Purer 3.8Mk hybrid bought new 5 months ago.
Will any of these players provide a definite improvement in sound quality?
1) Nad C568
2) Bada HD23
3) Marantz CD6006 (used)
I do not have a chance to home audition any of these so would appreciate any inputs you may have.
The first two retails at about the same price while the third is about 40% lower.
Thanks!
ertorque
superblackbirddave1
27 posts
 
Marantz CD6006 vs CD6007 different Dac chip and a handful of different components in the 6007 they are very close. Close enough to not warrant me upgrading ill keep my 6006 great player plus you get a half decent headphone amp. 
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terraplane8bob
70 posts
 
I recently had a similar problem when my old Philips CD player started to show its age when paired with my Sennheiser Headphone Amp and HD600 headphones.   It clearly showed what a mediocre player the Philips was compared to today's players.  I replaced it with an NAD C568 and have been very satisfied with the change.  Noting that the C568 is on your list, you might well have the same experience.  Good luck in your choice !
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russbutton
433 posts
 
Get a pro grade CD player like a Tascam from Musicians Friend and run a digital line to the DAC of your choice.  There are some very good DACs on the used market that offer excellent value.
speakermaster
738 posts
 
I think you should try to find a good vintage cd player prior to 2000 like an adcom gcd 750 or a wadia or an accuphase they will all sound better in many ways than what you are looking at right now.
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dgb553
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I'm still using a 1986 Denon 1500 and still sounds great!  I have friends with newer CD players, only one can match the sound, most can't compare.  I attribute this to 1500's Brown and Burr DACs !! 
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