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Favorite CD player around $2k or less used

I'm getting itchy finger on Audiogon regarding cd player. I love my Cary 303/200 but am toying with going for something tubey for a while, just for fun (Cary 308T?). So I thought I'd raise this question, again just for fun: what's been your experience recently with cd players that sell used for under $2k? (I like HDCD but not a show-stopper; SACD big plus, perhaps not realistic.).
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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
cec 3300 and quad 99 cdp 2.
mlauner
250 posts
 
naim cdx very musical, does most things correctly. stay away from combo players since there will always be a compromise especially at lower pricepoint.
tt0239409d
1 posts
 
Modwright 999es at $1600-1900 used without a doubt the best tube cd/sacd/dvd player on the planet. Right up there with the best of the best depending on personal preference.
kw6
433 posts
 
I use to own the Cary and find the Linn Ikemi sounds more like music. Used around $2K.

Good Luck!
drrdiamond
671 posts
 
Marantz SA14 placed atop the Neuance Platform. Total cost should be just under $1500. You will have a hard time beating it for under $5000.

Richard
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