Best CD player under $500 used?

My NAD 5000 has started to have a problem skipping and with tracking. I am searching for a best replacement, used, and under $500
Thanks

rich12104-13-2003 7:09pm

hdm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 971 posts 04-15-2003 at 02:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rich: I have no experience with outboard DACs at all so am in no position to recommend one. Just to clarify things, I'm using the RCA with its own 24/96 DAC, nothing outboard, and the guy using the 963SA was using it with its own DAC as well.
mghcanuck Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 116 posts 04-15-2003 at 07:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just added a new NAD 541i to my system a couple of weeks ago, for about $410 US. It has 24/96 Burr-Brown D/A chip, HDCD, remote, digital out, etc. and sounds great IMHO.
mattybumpkin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 588 posts 04-16-2003 at 02:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I say the Music Hall CD25 has to be considered. Very good redbook playback and also has HDCD to boot (which sounds wonderful). Turn it up a notch with the addition of an aftermarket PC. Bamm!
abex Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 322 posts 04-17-2003 at 07:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would get a CAL Delta Transport and either a Scott Nixon DAC or a Moddified ART DIO DAC! Might cost alittle more ,but it will also give the performance of a $3000+ machine.