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Best CD player

I'm building a system and looking for recommendations on a used CD player. I have a budget up to $4,000. Also your cable recommendation please.

equipment:
Vandersteen 5 speaker
Placette active preamp
Bat VK500 amp

Thanks Joe
jwsmith5
mejames
986 posts
 
sell the placette passive use the money for a used Audio Aero Capitol has preamp built in.
stehno
1,453 posts
 
I'd recommend a new or used Sony SCD-1. A very nice unit both sonically and it's fit'n finish.

Is it the best? No, but what is? But it can't be too far away.

I'm using Harmonic Technology Pro Silway Mk II interconnects.

-IMO (because some think I'm too factual)
ljgj
955 posts
 
The Electrocompaniet player has served me well and can now be bought with the 24/192 upgrade.
jwaugh
103 posts
 
I would consider Audio Aero Capitole or Levinson 390S if you can pick either up (and you may need to stretch, but either would be worth it)...

I am told you should also consider Sony ES or the SCD1, though I can't personally comment.

Good luck,
Jacob
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
I third the Audio Aero Capitole recomendation, sell the placette and you'll be there.
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