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Looking for a CD Player

I am in the process of replacing my Moon CD 5 CD Player --- or might be no reason to replace my present CD Player.  The next CD player if purchased is probably going to be my last as I am a senior in age.  My wife and I are tired of getting up and down and up and down did I mention up and down to listen to the other side of an album. So, we have a number of CDs and frankly like the ease of listening to them.  Not wanting to purchase streaming music.  Therefore, we / I need an education on two subjects -    Do we need to have a DAC incorporated in the CD player and secondly do we need to have SACD capability??  Not wanting to spend more than 3000.00.  All the help would be appreciated.

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jayctoy
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I would recommend Marantz Ruby sacd player buy brand new don’t buy used. This player is almost the same as the their SA 10 player costing 7k plus. The only difference the SA10 is balance. 

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@hasmarto 

"Now you’re trying to draw me into an SACD vs. CD argument".

Far from it, this is a question the OP posed.  Surely no audiophile can deny the sonic benefits of SACD over CD.

I have looked up your system and I can see no SACD player there.  Of course, you might play SACDs on a CD player, when they revert to being, well, CDs.  If they are about the same price as CDs, what is the disincentive.

Many years ago, the English comedian John Cleese was asked about the differences between the US and Britain.  He said there are three things:

  1. We speak English
  2. When we have a world series, we invite other countries
  3. When we meet our head of state, we only have to go down on one knee
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hasmarto
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@richardbrand 

As I mentioned, I am not interested in your assumptions or insinuations. Additionally, it seems you have a reading or comprehension issue. Review my listed equipment, and in the picture, it is on the right side of the lower shelf, beneath the streamer. Our conversation has reached its conclusion.

 

 

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richardbrand
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@hasmarto 

The only thing you list that comes close is an Electrocompaniet EMC 1-UP CDP which as far as I know is a CD player, pure and simple.

When I comment here, I try to explain my reasoning so there can be a sensible debate.

If you are not interested, stop commenting.

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Just a side note to the OP. It’s never been easier or more affordable to try streaming. Streaming audio is a joy in terms of selection of artists, convenience and hi-fidelity. The WiiM Pro is now at $263 and some change for Black Friday on Amazon. Room correction, touchscreen and it can connect directly to your app. If it doesn’t work out, send it back to Amazon. Easy breezy… food for thought.

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