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Okay, I have a decision to make, please help.

Thanks to all who have given their input on my previous posts as I am in the process of looking for a CD Player. After reading and researching everything in my price range (just bought a new house and am renovating, new pictures of my listening room will be posted soon, and yes I am almost broke) I have narrowed my decision down to 3 players. Please let me know what you think!

My System: Cary SLI-80 Sig with NOS Setup, Sonus Faber Concertos, using ALL Audience AU24 and PowerChords. Redbook is most important to me and I mainly listen to Rock. My system is already on the smooth side of things but that is how I like it.

Naim CD5i
Cary 308
Marantz 8260

THANKS SO MUCH!

Chris
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reubent
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Hi Chris,

I previously owned the Cary 308 and think it is a good player. I sold it to another A-gon'r that has a Cary SLI-80 Sig. If you are interested, I could possibly get his e-mail address for you so you could enquire about the combination of the Cary pieces.

I now have a Quad 99 CD-P which I like a little better than the Cary. It is about the same price, new and used. The Quad is another great choice!

Enjoy,

TIC
wizard454
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Hello Chris,
I have the Cary CD-308 (solid state) and love it. My system is nowhere near as advanced as yours so as happy as I am with the cary you should be in heaven.
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the_kid OP
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Thank you all for your suggestions and input! I purchased a Cary 308. I should be posting pictures of my new listening room and setup with the Cary in the next couple of weeks in Virtual Systems. Again, thanks for the advice.

Respectfully,

Chris
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jond
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Chris,
Congratulations! Enjoy your player and post those pics soon so we can check it out! Happy listening!!
goose
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I would buy a used Cary 303 player. I listened to the Rega, Linn, Naim, Rotel, Meridian and just came back to this player. There is just something about the soundstage, and bass output and smoothness that I like. Just listen and that will be your guide.
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