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CD Player buying decisions

I am in the market for a CD Player. I have been looking at prices and reviews of both new and used equipment. I would like some advise on what to purchase. Right now, I have a generic 14 year old JVC CD player that I have had since college.

I have about $550 to spend, but I would love to spend less so I can buy more music! I will be playing regular CDs and CD-Rs. I probably will not be buying SACDs or DVDs anytime soon as I am a two-channel guy. I listen to a lot of jangle pop, power pop, ethereal pop, and post punk.

Here is what I have been thinking about:
Used -
Linn Mimik II
Rotel 971
Rega Planet
AH! Tjoeb '99

New -
Music Hall MMF CD 25
NAD 541li

My system is as follows:
B&K ST-140 amp
Polk Audio Monitor 7 speakers
Onkyo Integra P-304 preamp
Superphon Revelation II preamp (currently getting upgraded with Black Gates caps)

Any advise is welcome.

Johncan
johncan
bin
119 posts
 
What about the Sony SCD C333ES. Stereophile class A.
Excellent redbook player with the added bonus of SACD as well. In my opinion beats any player at that price point. It is a great deal at $400-$450. But as allways best to try with your components in your room if possible. (5 disc changer)
gold001
30 posts
 
Every few months this question seems to pop up. I think the best deals are always on used gear.

When I was looking for a new player I tried the NAD, the Music Hall, and Original Planet(used).

The planet is a great Player. It really doesn't have any major faults. I think it's better than the Music Hall or the NAD. You could find a used planet for $350, and still have $200 to spend on music.

-Patrick
tonyp54
130 posts
 
I totally agree on the original Planet. A great player for under $400.
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