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Best CD player $500 or less used

Secondary system for my office consisting of Energy C-6 speakers, an older Bryston amp, Adcom GFP750 preamp. Not sure about cabling yet. Can't break the bank with the market as it is. Any suggestions for a good used cd player? Thanks. -Dave
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karelfd
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For that money, I'd try to find an Audio Refinement Complete. Depending on personal taste, you may also want to have a look (better a listen, if at all possible) at the Opera Consonance cd120. Less musical flow i.m.o., better detail, others will hold.
grinnell
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I have really enjoyed my Music Hall CD25.2. Has a nice slightly warm rich sound and can be found used for around $300, new for $440.
dunkmeister
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A number of good choices have been mentioned but I would include the Cambridge Audio 640 C, both versions I and II. Obviously version I is going to save you a little more cash and version II is going to give you some upgrades in the D/A converter.
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mofimadness
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I'll add the Rotel RCD-1072 to the list. I had one and I am still sad that I sold it. VERY nice indeed!
soulbrass
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The Denon DVD-2900 and DVD-5900 can both be had for around $200 and $500 respectively - both are highly recommended components, built like tanks, offer multi-format (CD, SACD, DVD, DVD-A, etc) compatibility, and are fairly common to find.

They both offer incredible performance for the price...just my $.02. Good luck!
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