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I need some CD player suggestions please

I am currently using a many year old Harmon Kardon 5-CD player that has served me well but it is finally time to upgrade. The rest of my system is a Pioneer Elite receiver that basically serves as a Preamp for the system. Then I have a Citation 7.1 power amp for 2 channels and then 2 more channels or amplification are handled by a Legacy/Cota 2 channel amp. The only amplification being done by the receiver's 140 WPC is the center. Speakers are Legacy Focus front and Silver Cinema II Center Channel.

I already have a Samsung 3600 Blueray so the new player only needs to handle CDs for 2 channel use. I have played around a bit listening to CDs in the Kardon and the Samsung CD/DVD player and I am unable to discern any difference at all.

So either they are both 'bad" enough not to show any difference or my ears are not good enough ( at nearly 50) to hear the difference.

I would really like to find a 5 cd changer if possible because I like the fact that it allows me to cue up a few hours of music, but I am willing to get a single if it really makes a big difference.

For budget I would like to buy used under $600. Is there any hope for me to find something decent for this price?
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djones1915
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I second the Sony suggestion. A big issue with used CD players is service when needed is SERVICE, and I find Sony's service simply stellar. They also make great equipment that matches or exceeds many other brands performance costing 5 to 10 times more. My humble opinion after numerous comparisons of my Sony CDP-1 & Projector VPL-100 & BDP5000 Blu Ray to other brands as said above. Simply a great company with significant research, distribution, service, & pricing advantages due to it's size that others cannot emulate.
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edonsmith OP
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Which of the Pioneer Elite units are you suggesting from Audio Liquidators? I see they have several on their page as well as some other brands too.

Thanks

Don
mceljo
1,357 posts
 
The Elite PD-D6-J. I have this and have been very happy with it. The Audiophile Liquidator price isn't a steal (I got my from Pioneer directly for under $240 to my door), but it's a solid unit that get great reviews. Mine is not sitting on three Nordost Sort Kones that, to my ear, made a significant improvement. I know there are better units out there and possibly for similar money, but I have been impressed with this one.
summitav
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Summitav - I puchased a subwoofer from them and it arrived in a factory sealed box, but did have an issue. It cost me the shipping to send it back, but they replaced it with another new one after they confirmed the issue. I talked to the same person more than once on the tech line and he actually remembered our previous conversation. I'm not saying that they are without problems, just one persons experience.

You may also want to read their warrantee policy, since they are not authorized and if the manufacturer knows where it was purchased you will have no warrantee.

Just making sure you know what you are buying or not buying.

They tell you this on their site.
mceljo
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Summitav - You're correct that it's a bit of a gamble to purchase from an unauthorized dealer. I was a little concerned when I had the issue with the subwoofer but was happy with the service that I received. One of the options was for them to repair the subwoofer and I wouldn't have been very happy with that solution. Sending the unit back did require a little shipping out of pocket, but you win some and you lose some. I was able to get the subwoofer at a price that I was willing to gamble a bit on, I wouldn't have made the same choice for my speakers or receiver that I purchased at a local shop.

While it may sound like I'm arguing with you, I'm actually glad that you're providing a differnt view so the OP can make a purchase with a full understanding of the risks.
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