The best CD Player for the money

Tcscata,

You didn't say which CD player you have.

Absolutely bit perfect CD rips. Plus it burns DVDs. And less than $100. What more can you ask for? :)

NAD 502. The best bang for the buck. beats the Rega planet/2000, Proceed cdp. Replaced my Wadia transport/theta dac setup. In the end the players/transports are going to crap out, since they are composed of moving parts. So I went with the 502. When it dies I'll buy another one. Used, they can be had for about 100

CHECK THIS OUT !!!! If you buy just a reular redbook cd player you are crazy....You put alot of hard earned money in to your system to get the BEST sound , Right? OK...guess what..SACD and DVD-A cd's WILL make your system sound BETTER.....This will be pleasing to you and you'll be happier....Right?.....I just purchased the new MARANTZ DVD-9500 and on REDBOOK cd's it's the Sweetest, most analog sounding player I have ever heard AT ANY PRICE....Plus you otta' hear THE STONES on SACD.....American Theater@ $ 1595....You get it ALL...Every should consider this option......Redbook cd only players are outdated.......You can't miss with this player...IT'S FANTASTIC...NO DIGITAL HARSHNESS...unlistenable discs are not only "listenable ...But a total enjoyment...have you ever heard GOOD VINYL on a top quality system.....this player will give you that same analog sound on Redbook cd...

For the money????? How much? I see a whole bunch of suggestions ranging from the couple 'O hundred range to the $5000+ . In my view you really can't beat a Music Hall CD-25 for a couple of hundred used and about $549- from Music direct on sale. Very good detail and presence competes handily with more expensive units diminished returns vs. the better units, but they are better. I have a slight conflict of interest here because I am probably going to sell mine at some point. Simply because, I have too many of the "ordinary means" types. I have an Audio Aero Prima wich I rolled the E88CC variant type tube output- the stock 6922 tube, Sovtek, doesn't do the piece any favors. The entry level AA is relatively expensive new however. Another one I have- is one my wife loves, but I niether like or mind the Jolida JD 100. If I could afford it, I would go with the AA Capitole but I don't think we are talking "for the money" with either of the AAs. In the $2-2.5K category you have to consider the Granite 657 its as good as $5000+ machines I hear the new everyday universal players are kicking some of our favorite "audiophile" brands around in shootouts nowadays. I may get one myself. For the TV of course!