CD Players with Analogue Sound


A lot of us have traversed all parts of the planet in that never-ending quest to find..... the CD player with that lush, analogue sound.
jcidulka
What is your budget? Since everyone is starting at the top, I'll start from the bottom.
The cheapest is a used Rotel RCD-855; probably $100+.
Then a used Cambridge Audio CD-4SE for +/-$200.
Then, since you are transversing the planet, there is a used original Rega Planet for +/-$350.
Muse Model Five transport, Model Two Plus DAC! Connect these two using their proprietary 13W3 I2S interface and you will have analog bliss!
Audio Aero Prima. The Capitole's baby brother. I own this baby. A real gem. It's got some toasty little tubes and a lovey sweet sound. Killer player, at a great price. This little baby can go tete a tete with the big boys--and hold its' own. Very hard to find, but I can turn you on to the dealer I bought mine from, if you decide to go that way. peace, warren