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"Downsizing" to a maybe better CDP?

I need to sell my Linn Karik, and would like to buy used newer and hopefuly better sounding player than old Linn, for $700 max. Considering Sony 9000, but i am not interested in video and it doesn't play CD-r's aand i read that Sony doesn't play well regular CD's ? Any other suggestion for SACD or DVD-a, or just a CDP, that plays HCDC redbook CD's will be greatly appreciated. Listen classical(large and small), world, some jazz and very little pop/rock. Own Watt/Puppy 3, Perreaux P-250, Audible illusions 3a.
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fzxguy
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Rega planet 2000! I Spent last night comparing my origional planet to an ARC CD2, considered one of the better single box solutions. Sure the planet lost some ground, mostly with classical, but the old Rega was not embarassed. It is spotty (70%) with CDRs but the new planet should be OK in that department. Check first if that's really important.
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muzikat
926 posts
 
Creek CD43mk2, excellent player. A little over $700 though. Can be had here on Audiogon for $849. It does not have HDCD, I think HDCD is over rated anyway. I f you must have it Music Hall has a new player with it for about $500. I have not heard it, but read good things about it.
precbsed
49 posts
 
Denon DCD-1650AR, a 2001 Stereophile B component lists for $1000 and typically sells for around $500 used. A remarkable cdp for under a grand new.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Jeffoistarca picks, the Stan Warren DVD (I have one), and the Rotel RCD991 used or the RCD971 new.
eldragon
707 posts
 
Not, that i just think you should keep Karik, but you should ad Numerik DAC! It would be probably one of the best digital sources you could have for the money! At least it would be complimentary to your gear. Well if $$ is in question, what i understand very well, i would look into older Proceed CDP (some questions on relability)or Cal Tempest II, built like a tank.
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