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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
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.
steveaudio OP
331 posts
 
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......)
abecollins
219 posts
 
Some older CD players simply will not play CD-R. A few others are sensitive to the quality of the media. I've had great luck using bargain basement el-cheapo CD-R's in my Sony XA7ES, Adcom GCD-700, Sony car CD player, Cary 306/200, Sony DVP-S7700 DVD player. However, none of my CD players will play CD-RW and this is typically the norm and really not an issue for me.... CD-R's being so cheap and "throw away" these days.

Unless you have some compelling need to play SACD, I would highly recommend getting a quality "redbook" only CD player. It's no secret that I'm a real Cary fan. Look into the Cary 303/200 - $3000 LIST but often discounted.
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