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Best CD player money can buy ? MBL, Nagra, Naim?

I onws a CDSE se and DC2 se, but I as I don´t have not one SACD disc, I want to buy one only CD player, I has heard Naim 555, very very good, also the same for MBL, but not heard new Nagra, and it seems that the Reimyo is not made more. I will be pleased to know which are your options if money is not object. Also I heard tha Horch from Germany is very good, but it´s imposible to hear. Thanks
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jaybo
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1. only buy something you can audition or try...2. don't spend too much...the dna of all current players is closer than ever.....3. look into older models from levinson, sonic frontiers, and the above mentioned naim.....they still have what it takes, and they are reliable.
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czbbcl
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You may want to try the ARC ref 3 I believe it is; it listed for around 10g usd. I listened to one awhile back and as a redbook only player it is very good. You might want to consider the dcs stack if seperates are your thing.

Chuck
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jmcgrogan2
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Chuck,
The ARC Ref 3 is a preamp. You probably either meant the older ARC Ref CD-7 which lits for $8995.

If money wasn't an object, I'd probably check out the APL NWO 2.5, which I believe sells for a cool $25K.

John
pubul57
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Accustic Arts transport and dac with a Verdig Sextet cable is a top contender at approximately $16,000.
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czbbcl
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John

Yup, it was the reference cd7 just as you mentioned. Nice player but would not buy one as I would prefer a universal player instead. My modded Sony comes to mind. I heard it through the reference three.

Chuck
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