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New or Old CD Player?

Let's say I have $5K, tops, to buy a CD player. I don't need digital inputs, outputs, etc. I don't need to spin SACD's. I only intend to play Redbook CD's and want a one-box solution. Would my money be better spent on a new unit, like maybe a Hegel Mohican? Or should I buy a component that was close to state of the art a decade ago? Like maybe a Simaudio 750D, or an Audio Research Reference CD8? Thoughts?
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2psyop
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If you are still looking for another CD player. There is one here on audiogon that looks very nice. An old Sony SCD-1. Old but I bet, very good!
jafant
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elizabeth-

I wanted to ask if you  bought the SA-10 review sample or did you opt for a factory new spinner? Thank You.
Happy Listening!
jafant
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everest-
the Ayre is tempting, but, those guys did not stock pile the transport/laser assemblies for future replacement?
happy Listening!
jafant
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everest-
2nd note;
Ayre does stock pile the drive/transport(s) for the DX-5 a/v engine.
Odd.

Happy Listening!
elizabeth
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No, I did not buy the review sample. I am still waiting on delivery (soon)
(I am paying for a new machine, I want a new machine)
I just took an old Technics DVD-A10 from the closet. It is the only working RCA digital out CD spinner I have working...
I want one RCA and one Toslink drive.(I am wondering about the HDMI input.. Have to see if my DVD players HDMI can connect and play CDs?
As I wrote, My main plan is to play other machines through the Marantz SA-10 most of the time. (Saving the Marantz drive for special occasions) that way I figure the player will be the last $$$$ disc player I will ever buy... and even if the disc spinner died after warranty and no parts.. The Marantz as DAC will still be good.)

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