Best redbook CD player

I wish to buy a CDP to play CD's, not DVD's or SACD's. My budget is under $2500 in the USED market. Any suggestions?

chashmal12-18-2008 5:26pm

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dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 12-19-2008 at 05:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Without question the BAT VK-D5 24bit CDP...it is the turntable for the digital age. Then again, the vinyl aesthetic is not for everyone. Some prefer a little auditory pain with their playback machines.
weiserb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 477 posts 12-19-2008 at 09:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am happy with my very reliable well built Audio Research CD 3 MK II and comfortable that if if ever needs service ARC will repair it quickly at a reasonable cost. I have not experienced this quality service and support with some of the other high end brands out there.
4est Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 507 posts 12-19-2008 at 01:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete there is a lot to be said for Weiserb's comment - especially considering that a modified unit will have no warranty from the original manufacturer. ARC still fixes stuff from thirty years ago...
montejay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 285 posts 12-19-2008 at 02:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm enjoying my Electrocompaniet ECM1UP very much.Lots of bass and mid punch.There's one on Audiogon for under 2k.You won't regret it.