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What is the best $1000 CD Player?

My Arcam Alpha 9 has died for the second time. I am reluctant to spend $ on another repair. My lond term goal is the Cary 303, but I nedd to spin discs now. What is the best CD player in the $1000 range. Somehow the Rega Apollo keeps rearing it's head. Help me make my decision.
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timrhu
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I'm making an assumption that you appreciate the HDCD function of the Arcam. Look at a used Cary 300-200 or Resolution Audio CD-55.
imin2u
392 posts
 
ARCAM FMJ 23T if you have any HDCD discs. It is the primo HDCD player. If not, the AA Prima wins at that price.
distortion
571 posts
 
My vote ....Resolution Audio CD-55, probably at least 1200.00 though =(
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drubin
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Who sells the Altmann DACs, does anyone know? It's a German company; I assume someone is distributing in the US.
clio09
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Altmann is sold direct to my knowledge. If you follow the link in Herman's post you'll get all the information you need.
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