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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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ejlif
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I have had no problem playing all diffrent types of CDRs on either a Wadia 860x or a Meridian 506.24.
ericbee
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I have the electrocompaniet and there are CDR discs it will not play. In fact, most CD-R's give it a problem. I have found that by using a CD-R that is burned at 2x or 4x, you will have fewer problems. The EMC-1 can and does play CD-R's.
dopogue
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Count this as another vote for the Sony XA777ES, really a great-sounding CD player that also plays CDRs and CD-RWs. Consider the SACD capability a bonus. BTW, I've tried at least l0 brands of CDRs and never had a problem with either the Sony or a predecessor Pioneer DV 4l4 (modded). Even the el-cheapos you could see through, Just lucky I guess.
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
Count this as another vote for the Sony XA777ES, really a great-sounding CD player that also plays CDRs and CD-RWs. Consider the SACD capability a bonus. BTW, I've tried at least l0 brands of CDRs and never had a problem with either the Sony or a predecessor Pioneer DV 4l4 (modded). Even the el-cheapos you could see through, Just lucky I guess.
steveaudio OP
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Thanks for all the responses to my post; sounds like I have a lot of good options. A question for the folks recommending the Sony XA777ES: have any of you had any of the problems with it that I've read about? (As I recall it's some kind of clunking mechanical noise that occurs intermittantly......)
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