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Used, $1500 and not Oppo...

I'm going to need a new CD player (and not interested in streaming) in the near future. I already have an Oppo BDP-95 (that will stay in my HT) and although it sounds good, it's kind of boring... just something about it that robs the music of the emotion. Also have an analog rig, so that's kind of my reference.

So, what would you buy for $1500 used that is not an Oppo?
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ozzy
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If you can tweak your budget a little higher,I have seen used Cary 306 SACD go in the $2000+ range.
That is what I am using for serious 2 channel listening.
My Oppo 95 is used just for Movies.
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audiojan OP
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I'm planning to use the Oppo in my HT for movies. It's really a great BR player, but I'm not sold on the 2-ch. Modifying it won't be an option.
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I would not waste my money on a used CD player only. I would get something that has a DAC like the Oppo but better for 2 channel. Most HE CD/SACD players are coming out with DACs included like Cary, Esoteric and DCS. Used Esoteric units and others will be showing up here on AudiogoN in the near future so I would wait if I were you.
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audiojan OP
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Got a MHDT Havana Balanced and OMG! This thing is amazing. It's the first time I've heard digital sound this pure. Live records sound, well, live! And this is with the Oppo as a transport (which will change when I find something suitable). I have lots of CDs and not nearly as many LP's but I tend to pick the same records all the time... That will change!
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