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$1K CD Player for Amp w/ truly balanced inputs

I have a Classe CAP101 Integrated Amp
Warm sound, strong well timed bass.
Have Sonus Faber Concertino Speakers and PSB Sub.
What is a good CD or DVD player for about 1000-1200 that prefably has HDCD and Balanced Outputs and has good treble extension, Midrange that has presence and a pacey bass with good midbass impact?
Also is taking advantage of the Balanced inputs really worth limiting my choices in finding a CD player that meets the above?
Thanks for your time and input.
gregg
reubent
6,973 posts
 
The price of a balanced version Theta Miles has recently dropped to the $900-1000 range. It is a very good CD player for that kind of money. Of course, like the Sony mentioned, the Miles is a few years old now, BUT, it is a very good company and service/parts should be available for a long time (the transport mech is the Pioneer Stable Platter-Excellent, and redily available).

I really enjoyed the Miles when I owned it. I have replaced it with a Resolution Audio Opus 21, which is significantly better, but you'll spend at least $2200-2800 for a used one.

Enjoy,

TIC
karls
332 posts
 
Agree that the Theta Miles (balanced version) is one of the best choices in this price range.
ritteri
223 posts
 
Ill 2nd the Adcom GCD 750, you can get a mint condition used player for $700 easy. This is truely a great player, and there are alot of mods for it too.
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