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Anyone Use A CD Recorder For Main Play Back?

Is this audio blasphemy? My Marantz Sa-14 is still down as I wait to see if the part pointed out to me by another member will work. In the meantime I have been using my CD recorder for play back. It's a Marantz Professional CDR-500 and I'm shocked how good it sounds. I'm wondering if I should put the SA-14 (TRL modified) up for sale! Most likely I've forgotten how great the SA-14 really is and yes it sounds better but frankly I think I could live with what I have now. Am I nuts? Does anyone have a similar experience? Anyone have this player? I'll look forward to responses. Thanks.
zar
sid42
302 posts
 
Zar, I have the same CD recorder you have, and the recorder was designed for playback use on the right side as you are doing. Why should it hurt it? I also like the sound from the right tray. If money is tight, use it as you are.
zar OP
185 posts
 
Sid, it really does sound good and I am happy with the playback section. Until the Marantz laser went out I had never really used this one for playback. Pleasantly surprised to say the least. Thinking of keeping it for more than just recording duties that's for sure.
slikric3000
638 posts
 
I used a Pioneer PDR-19RW while mah DV-AX10 was in for repair, fed it into a Counterpoint SA 3000. Although good yes, I believe what you are missing is the smoothness associated with the higher end products, you were most likely hearing the hard edgeyness detail.
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