At your price point , I’d be strongly. looking at preowned BRYSTON or SIMAUDIO
I had the ARCAM FMJ CD23T cdp in a prior system , so I know its sonic signature very well.
Ruminations On CD Players
After multiple factory rebuilds, I'm ready to replace my twenty year old Arcam CD-73 CD player. I've looked through lists of recommended CD players in the $2000 range, and have noticed that some are all-inclusive while others have separate transports and DACs. Other than ease of replacement, what are the benefits of having the transport and DAC separate? Any recommendations on CD players in this price range? I only have music CDs so don't need anything that can do more than that.
Thanks,
John Cotner
New Ulm, MN
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Stick with a CD player. In your price range there are plenty of options. You get a one box option without the extra cabling. All the best, |
Indeed! The obligatory streaming audio recommendations are endemic (These days) despite the stated desires of the O.P. Alas, well intended I recognize.🙂
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If you can stretch your budget, take the path of separate DAC and CD Transport. Not only this path would provide much superior Sound Quality, upgrade flexibility, it keeps a door open for Streaming in the future. For starters, consider Jay’s Audio Transport and one of many DAC’s offering from Denafrips. |
+1 @lalitk I use Jay's cdt2-mk3 CD transport with Gustard x26 pro dac which is also running my innuos zenith mk3 streamer. It all sounds equally great. Build for the future! |
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