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New CD Player

Good afternoon,

 

Quick question.  I have a Cary Audio CDP 1 cd player that is about 10-12 years old.  Still works and sounds good.  Being that is a bit dated, I thought about the new Marantz CD 60 cd player.  Any thoughts on how that might compare to the Cary and would it be an upgrade.

Thank you.      

adiorio
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jafant,

It’s been a fantastic player. I picked it up used in mint condition over 12 years ago. I’ve read a few threads on different sites regarding the replacement of the disc assembly. Unfortunately, Sony no longer manufactures the unit. My DV still works like a champ. As you know, this player is built like a tank. Hope yours is still going strong. 

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mg16
119 posts
 

THYNAME is forgetting something. Yes 1's are 1's and 0's are 0's, but the digital to analog converter, (DAC), analog output stage ,makes a lot of difference in sound quality. A cheap op amp output, compared to an all discrete , class A output stage would not sound as good. Cary makes good stuff. I think the DAC analog output stage in your CDP is of excellent quality, and you would have to spend a considerable sum in order to get something better.

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squared80
154 posts
 

You're talking about 0's and 1's, dude. A CD player from 25 years ago is fine,  much less 12 years ago or even last week.

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thyname
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@mg16 : I am sorry you did not get my sarcasm. Read the entire thread. You will hopefully get it this time

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jafant
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adiorio

 

You having a good run with the CDP-1. If you enjoy the Cary Audio house sound, seek another CDP1 as a back up. Only a Reference EU or Japan made spinner will better it, for a significant amount of money.

 

Happy Listening!

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