yes, the newer Rotel and Marantz models sound much better than both the 1072 and 4001...I currently have a Marantz CD6006 and Rotel CD11 Tribute , both excellent and reasonably priced...
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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@davetheoilguy You say "figure out what sub-manufacturer built the transport in your chosen model..." How can one find that information for any given cd player? |
The easiest, of course, is to crack one open and look at the sticker on the transport. But, assuming that is not an option, a little Google-Fu can get you there. The manuals are generally on-line and a little deep reading of the legal bits you ignore normally (e.g., “manufactured under license from Sony Corporation by ABC corp in DEF China) will tell you you’re dealing with a re-badged PlayStation. The alternative (if you just want to get a TEAC) just look for TEAC subsidiaries or suppliers. There are plenty reasonably priced models made. Again, I very much enjoy a Esoteric K-03XD which is a TEAC transport with really nice multiple DACs, a good clock, and nice isolation of the noisy digital components. Not exactly entry level, but you can get them used or from Japan very reasonably. Other ways: Google repairs of the player in which you are interested. Someone will have cracked it open. I did that to confirm my recollection that Mark Levinson CD player had a low-tier PlayStation transport on a pillow they sell for an amazing premium before I slandered them unfairly. Absolute garbage, which disappointed me to no end because I generally like the brand.
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