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Entry CD player question?

If you look at my system you'll see what I have to help me decide on a CD player.

I can't help wonder about my stereo receiver's matching Rotel RCD1072 single disc player, instead of the Marantz which was the top 5 disc player at the time. If anyone knows, please let me know.

Much appreciated,

Mike

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jl35
3,936 posts
 

very happy with Rotel CD11 Tribute

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vitussl101
147 posts
 

Well, not so much to suggest a machine as to show what some recent affordable players ' interiors look like.  I was helping a friend out by putting together an audio system for a lakefront home that he and his significant other purchased to eventually retire to.  These are interiors of four players at different price points and I have to say, they are rather sparse-looking compared to machines from previous decades. 

https://imgur.com/a/FM1CREE

 

tweak1
3,549 posts
 

Definitely check out the Pro-ject cd player. Lots of tech inside

https://www.project-audio.com/en/product/cd-box-s3/

https://www.audioadvisor.com/prcdbxs3-sil

 

 

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mjcmt OP
710 posts
 

Thanks all. I’m thinking of replacing Marantz w/ matching Rotel RCD1072, if better, not some other brand, or I'll just keep my Marantz.

safebelayer
65 posts
 

Buy used! Do not go with separates, transport and DAC. You will not notice the difference and have more interconnects and power cords. I've tried the aforementioned audiolab mixed with a couple of different DACs. I could not hear any improvement. IMHO

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