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Best redbook-only CD Player under $10k - Bryston BCD3, Resolution Audio Cantata 3.0, ....

I’m interested in hearing thoughts on great CD players under $10k.  I prefer single box and not separate DAC and Transport.  I’m ok with high quality used gear too.  I’ve read good things about the two players in the title and I’ve heard the Esoteric K03x and was impressed (it outperformed the Wadia 781i quite easily).  I’d be interested in hearing if anyone did some side-by-side comparisons too.  I don’t have any SACDs so I don’t need that functionality.  Thanks!
goldman
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jtsnead
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PS Audio Direct Stream Player and DAC
jafant
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Nice query- goldman,

I have been wanting to demo the Bryston players (BCD-1/BCD-3) as well.
I will second the Aesthetix- I auditioned that player in an all -Aesthetix system w/ Vandersteen speakers.
Happy Listening!
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twoleftears
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Add the Hegel Mohican to the list, though look forward to hearing the Aesthetix and am still inclining to the BCD-3.
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georgehifi
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goldman
Best redbook-only CD Player under $10k
I’m ok with high quality used gear too.

R2R Multibit conversion is the best way to hear RedBook pcm 16/44 24/96 or DXD.

Used "players" in order of preference I’ve heard all use R2R Multibit conversion.

Naim CD555 with optional 555 power supply.
Linn Sondek CD12 last MkIII version
Mark Levinson No.39

Cheers George
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ozzy
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jtsnead,

I also love my Direct Stream Memory Player/ Dac combo.

ozzy
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