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Still need help for CD PLAYER .. please

I've had so many different suggestions that i can't do nothing with them..

please LIST HERE all the GOOD to excellent CD PLAYER that can be get for under 500$ USD right now..

so that way i could have a good research list, cause right now i'm lost in the multitude of cd player manufacturers..
that's why i need to know wich to look for and try, and wich not to loose my time on! :)

By the way, i tend to be really picky about sound quality, that's what i think i would be better with a ~1000$ at new value player that could be bought for 500$ or less in used but great conditoin :)

( current system is rather simple consisting of 2 Mirage OM-10 powered by and old ( but warm) AKAI receiver that will be changed for something newer ASAP ..

I don't wanna pay 1000$ for a cdplayer cause all the formats are currently evolving and i don't wanna invest into something that will not be of good use in the near future :)

THANK YOU ALL for your time..

Jin
jinmtvt
s2k_dude
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i drive an '01 s2000 (silver/red)...and i race it pretty often: autox, prosolo, & track (road course). 5G preludes are sweet too.

sorry i can't be help with cd players (i have a 508.24). good luck.
kskishore
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I was in same boat as you before-

following are some good ones

used Audio Refinement Complete CD, Rega Planet 2000, Arcam CD72, Ah! Tjoeb4000 to name a few.

I'd also recommend a good/cheap DVD player like Pioneer 343(frm ebay) and get it modded by Dan Wright-the total should be $500ish.

Good luck!
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audiotomb
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a third on the Cal Icon and Rega Planet
and these can be used as transports when you upgrade to a better dac

Tom
smwdrtwin
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I would look for an original Rega Planet (not 2000 edition) They are now going for under $500. Very nice machine even at the original $795 price.
rhw
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For upside potential, consider the Sony SCD-C333ES. Recently discontinued, it can be found for $500, versus list $1200. After a long burn-in, it sounds very good on standard CDs and excellent on SACDs. It is a high resolution device that will fit with upgraded electronics.
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