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Cambridge Audio CXC Series 2
I have not made any improvements to my my CXC. Thanks for the suggestion. I am still in my 60 day trial period, and I keep going back and forth on whether or not to keep it. Part of it is just plain old vanity. I feel like I bought a Honda Accord,... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
I have a couple posts in this thread stating I did not like my new Cambridge Audio CXC after comparing it to my Node2 streamer. I have since had a chance to listen and do a few more comparisons, and would like to retract my earlier statements. I h... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
 Apologies  if you thought I was pushing a streamer instead of buying a CDP. My point was the sound quality of my streamer is significantly better than the CXC. I would like a CDP or transport that sounds as good as or at least greatly reduces the... 
Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria?
I am in the same boat and decided to try the Cambridge Audio CXC to go along with my Peachtree Audio Nova 150. I know I am in the minority here, but I am not impressed. There is no comparison between it and my Node2 streamer. It’s not an apples to... 
Cambridge Audio CXC Series 2
I feel like I’m missing something, I have had my CXC for a week. I’m not loving it. My Node2 streamer sounds so much better, I know it’s not apples to apples, but it’s not even close. I have a ton of cd’s and really wanted a nice transport to go w... 
Is it a good idea to buy CD players over 10 years old even it is a reliable brand?
Great question, I am also curious, but in the $500-1k range. The logical part of my brain says buy a Cambridge Audio CXC and be done with it (I have a pretty good DAC). I do on occasion see a player that is 5-20 years old that catches my eye, but ... 
Opinion on CD Transports
Thanks for the input! 
Opinion on CD Transports
Thanks for the info. My concern about the CXC is there seems to be a lot issues with them tracking-reliability.  
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
This  year I bought a Rega P3, and a Bluesound Node 2. Both were second hand. Extremely happy with both purchases. Now for an intergrated amp and some speakers.