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Hypothetical - CD or SACD Player?

I'd like to hear some of your sentiments please. In the $1000 to $2000 price range (new or used), would my money be better spent on a CD player or an SACD player? Assume that whether or not I already have the discs to play is not an issue. Also ignore the myriad factors necessary to make a fully informed data-driven decision. I've read all the reviews I could find, but now am just looking for some good old-fashioned opining. But please, only from those who have spent some serious time listening to both formats. Thanks.
_mike
mcrheist
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If your budget tops out at $2000, and IF you can run a CD player balanced in your system, then purchase a used Ayre CX7e (be sure to get an "evolution" model). You will not miss SACD (in the sub-$2000 players). For the money in the used market, this player is hard to beat.

Good luck in your "hypothetical" quest. :-)
_mike OP
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Mcrheist,
Thanks for your reply and the recommendation. Lots of good things written about the CX-7e. Maybe too many good things - it may be difficult to find one on the used market.
Mike
mdconnelly
133 posts
 
Take a look at the discussion thread called 'Why so many Cambridge 840c cd players for sale???'... Someone comments there about the CX7e against the Cambridge Audio 840c.

While I haven't heard the CX7e, I can vouch for the 840c as well - can't beat it for the $$.

Mike
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