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Is there a truly musical multiple CD player?

And if so, what is it? I've got a friend who has a reasonably good system, Gallo Reference 3.1s with the bass amp, and an NAD T-785 receiver. I keep telling him that if he wants real music he will have to go with a single CD player but what he wants is a multiple CD player. Does a beast like this exist? And if so, what is the best one?
musclecbt
telescope_trade
555 posts
 
I have a Parasound Halo D-3 Universal player, and have
been enjoying it for the last 6 months or so with
no itch to change, which is a world record for me!
It sounds & looks great! It's a $2500 dollar unit
that can now be bought for $1100 new.
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zinfan2
154 posts
 
California Audio Labs CL-10. They still show up once and while, used, for around $450. The unit does HDCD, has a variety of digital outs if you want to use a DAC, holds five disks, and is built like a tank. And sounds great.
cerrot's avatar
cerrot
1,700 posts
 
My impressions are that they are mediocre at best, though hooked up to a decent dac, you would have a decent player.

The Parasound Halo Telescope mentioned, is a universal player, not a multi diisc player.
rodman99999
6,156 posts
 
I was going to suggest California Audio labs as well. It will give him a taste of high-end sound and not break the bank(consistant with what he already owns). It's a shame they're not still in the audio business. See that he invests in some decent interconnects while he's at it too(ala Kimber), if he hasn't already.
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