New CDP


Interested in replacing my Oppo 103. 

Budget is $5K.

Not interested in separate transport and DAC.

Will consider CDP only and also CD/SACDP.

 

tomcarr

@mihorn - Once again, different systems, different music, different setups, different rooms , who can tell what is causing the differences. And, not sure what anyone is to make from your last video example as there is a preponderance of back and forth talking. I'm done though with going back and forth with you as it is taking from the Op's thread

I am familiar with the Denon that was suggested upstream and it’s a fine player.  I have the Bryston DC3 and I believe the Bryston CDP uses the same DAC.  I would also try Hegel.  
 It warms my heart that no one has told the OP he should get a streamer…

Technics came out with the MkII version of the SL-G700. That would be my choice

tomcarr

Pick up an AYRE cd player. Your ears will be rewarded.

 

Happy Listening!

Higher sonics and easier component upgrades vs consolidation of boxes (casework) and cables is usually a higher priority in high end audio.  Because one can easily get better sonics with a DAC+transport, few CD players are in demand and thus only a very few are available for sale.