I'm putting together a system for a buddy or mine and I need to recommendations for cd players? He has Paradigm Studio 100 speakers and recently picked up a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp. Budget is $500.
Well, obviosly there are many choices at that price. NAD is excellent new retail at about $500. I currently have a Rega Apollo-R, wonderful CDP. You may be able to find a used one at your budget.
+1 on Rega Apollo. I own one and really think the sound is neutral, extended range and the tonality of instruments seems accurate. I have the original and it has a buffer that reads and checks the CD before you hear it.
I think some of the older Sony models like sony 307esd or cdp970, ones with Philips TDA1541 chip, sound a lot better than more current models in the $500 range. They cost less and are built really well.
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