What are the best CD-changers?

For another option, you might want to check some of the other threads here concerning CD player modifications.

A number of people have reported success with modified mass-market changers. I have not myself listened to these, though I may in fact buy one soon. There are several people who reportedly do a very good job with these modifications.

-- Eric

sctazmon: the answers to your questions, from my admittedly biased point of view, are: (1) yes; (2) no. -kelly

For using a changer as a transport for a DAC, the best bang for the buck is a $89 Aiwa at Best Buy. For a player the above recommendations are good at their price points, plus the Rotel with the same Burr Brown chip.

I totaly agree with sugarbrie's advice. I personally know six audiophiles (plus myself) that have systems that cost over $10k, which use the Awia transport/ MSB (modified) set-up. Its really that good!

Stan Warren will modify a multi-disc Pioneer DVD Player into a great stand alone changer/player for around $250 plus the cost of the DVD Player that you supply.

He also does a $160 modification to the Aiwa Changer/Transport that is well worth it.