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I'm putting together a system for a buddy or mine and I need to recommendations for cd players? He has Paradigm Studio 100 speakers and recently picked up a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp. Budget is $500. 
jsbach1685
gotog
75 posts
 
I think some of the older Sony models like sony 307esd or cdp970, ones with Philips TDA1541 chip, sound a lot better than more current models in the $500 range. They cost less and are built really well.
jafant
10,525 posts
 
NAD or Rega will do nicely.  Happy Listening!
gabor2525
18 posts
 
Just purchased a Marantz CD 6006-very decent not "high end" but surpasses my 20 year old Sony ES carousel player.You should be able to get one for $450...
kennesawjet
125 posts
 
this might help;
all right around $500-$600
Marantz 5005, good mid to top end sound, good balance, great with system that lacks top end extension.

nad, 546bee, soulful sound, takes the edge off, good for a system with to much top end or to bright.  great with mallard tubes.

oppo 203, good all around sound, good balance, matches well with and plays everything, seems to like amperex tubes

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