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CD Player: Vintage or modern ones?

I’ve been given a collection of classical and jazz CD’s, last time I had or played one was like 20 years ago with a humble Denon I bought saving for few months.

Now that I have a pretty good system, wondering if worth to get a good CD Player or find some “old glory”, but I’m totally lost.

The one that appeals to me is the Audis Flight FL Three S in black (must be black to match rest of my Italian system, ideally from that beautiful country), or the Goldnote CD-10, even some TEAC. Regarding more older units, I’m totally lost.

Any suggestion? Rest of the system is made by Diesis Audio (Speakers, Ampnand cables).

Thanks in Advance.

superelmar
richardbrand's avatar
richardbrand
108 posts
 

Unfortunately old lasers burn out sooner or later, and are often irreplaceable.  I'd be looking for an inexpensive transport (even a universal player including SuperAudio CD playback) and spend the leftover loot on a good DAC,  I do not know of a streaming service that outperforms multi-channel SACD ...

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wsrrsw
1,005 posts
 

 I do not know of a streaming service that outperforms multi-channel SACD ...

Have you tired Qobuz larger FLAC files on a higher end streamer and DAC setup? It's not possible to hear any difference.  My test subject is just me.

superelmar OP
78 posts
 

So interesting… I think would be the only way I’d listen to an entire album, streaming as comfy and good it is, makes me nervous changing song from one album to another, maybe just get a transport for my Aqua La Scala? Would be this option better than just get a 1000-4000€ cd player?

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eagledriver_22
81 posts
 

You will have to find out, comparing the two options. Probably, your hifi dealer is able to provide the respective gear for a few days.

As you own already a superb dac, you might want to go forward with a transport. As said, try to listen to your options in your 4 walls. Even with two or three different transports in different price ranges. That's what I would do.

At the end of the day, nobody can give you a final and bullet proof answer to your last question. Only you can.

superelmar OP
78 posts
 

Thanks eagle, wise tip.

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