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High End CDP's that play CD-R & CD-RW's?

I'm in the market for a new (to me, but probably used) CD player in the $2K range (give or take) that will also play CD's that are made on a CD recorder such as a Marantz, HHB, Tascam, etc. I'm very interested in a Meridian 508.24, but also would consider BAT, ARC, Cary 303-200, possibly the Electrocompanient, or Muse etc.

Any advice would be appreciated!
steveaudio
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kichoi
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Try Sony SCD-XA777ES. It's a find single box CDP, not to mention being one of the best 2CH SACD, and MCH SACD player, IMHO of course.
buckingham
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In my experience, the ability of CD players to play CD-R's is usually dependent on the MEDIA and not on the actual transport. It is very important to have correct recording and a blank that has good enough reflectivity. I've had luck with the better Sony 80 min CD-R's. The cheapo CD-R's won't play most of the time... The CD-RW's usually don't play on CD only players because of the extremely low reflectivity of the disk. I have seen them work in SACD players and cheaper Yamaha's though.
precbsed
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I recently upgraded from a Denon DCD1650AR to a Meridian 508.24. The difference was overwhelming. While both players are capable of playing CD-R and CD-RW, sonically the 508 easily surpassed the 1650 across the board.
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