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I mainly stream music but do have a considerable jazz and classical music CD collection which I like to listen to on occasion. My CD player is a NAD C515bee. I run it through analog connection or as a transport vis Schiit Modi 3 DAC. To my ears I prefer NAD internal DAC which appears more open and dynamic but also harsh. I am considering getting a better CD player but would prefer to stay between $600 and $1000. I am looking at Rotel C11tribute, Marantz 6007CD or Audiolab CDT6000 which I would use with Schiit Modi 3 DAC. I am wondering if Schiit Modi 3 DAC is good enough to use with Audiolab and which of these three choices would provide best audio results? Rest of my system is Naim Nait 5si, ML 35XTI and ML Dynamo 800X speakers/sub. Thanks

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elliottbnewcombjr
5,599 posts
 

I am thoroughly pleased with the results of my ’better’ cd quest:

a used Sony xa5400ES.

sadly they are going up in price it seems, so over your budget somewhat, until a nice deal pops up.

prior search efforts here

 

 

jl35
4,045 posts
 

I use Cambridge CXC and Denafrips Ares ll . I feel it is much better than my Marantz CD6006 which is very similar to the CD6007...the Cambridge AXC35 is surprisingly good for the price, though I don't think as good as the others...

 

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curiousjim
4,877 posts
 

I bought the Audiolab 6000cdt about three months ago and have been very happy with it so far. It sounds better than my older Oppo and as good as my Dying Sony CDP-2700.

All the best.

JD

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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 

Another option to consider. Pro-Ject does quite well providing high level CD playback at reasonable cost. 

 

ericsch
756 posts
 

I had a Rega Apollo-R which was an

excellent CDP. No harshness, very 

analog sound. I only decided to sell

the Rega when I got a Pontus II and

paired it with a Pro-Ject transport.

I recommend the Rega and it can be

found used below your budget.

 

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