recommendation for inexpensive CDP

I have been using a Philips 963SA dvd player in the bedroom. And it sounds great. I do like the upsampling. You can get one for under $300 used. I had been using an Marantz, don't remember the model, about 3 years old. The Philips just does a better job on the music.

I have a Sony 7700 dvd player in my second system. It also is an excellent player for cds--great transport, solid built good investment. They have sold used on Agon for $200-300; cost new $1000.

Mike

I sold my Sony CDP-XA20ES not too long ago, it was a mistake the player was that good for the $300.00 range! It was variable out, with volume control on the remote.

There are several inexpensive Toshiba DVD players that cost between $50 (for a DVD/CD player) to $150 (for a universal DVD/CD/SACD/DVD-A player. They sound decent enough stock, but if you're willing to put another $50-100 into them and can soldier a little bit they sound very nice indeed.

Here's my notes on modding the Toshiba SD4960 universal player (about $119 at JandR.com or Amazon):

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=12613

Enjoy,
Bob

Marantz CD67SE over $100 and under $300
Marantz CD17 MK II over $300 and under $500