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CD-player under US$1,100?

Now that CD-playback reached maturity, which are, in your opinion, those NEW CD-players that stand head and shoulders over the competition under $1,300 CAD (US$1,100)?

From what I listened so far, the only one that is in my budget and I like is the Chinese Original CD-2008 MK II.
rmihai
seandtaylor99
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I think it's worth trying to demo a Rega apollo

I have not heard it myself, but a friend of mine was in the design team for the laser controller and data retrieval, and apparently the system Rega uses is far superior to anything in its price range. Jitter and bit errors should be far below previous budget transports.

Couple this with some glowing reviews, and many users reporting great sound, and I think it would be worth trying to get a demo of it. I would not buy it unheard, but it would be top of my demo list if I were replacing my player.
jaybo
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tvad
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Rmihai, you have already asked this question on the APL HIFI Discussion board, when, as in this thread, you initially asked the question from the perspective of an individual searching for the best CD player under $1100.

Hi Alex,

I don't know your wrk yet, but I am pretty impressed about what I am reading. So, I decided to register here.

Now, I would like to get from a you a CD-player. No SACD, no DVD. Just a CD-player to its best. I am talking about an INTEGRATED solution - NOT a separate transport and DAC.

My budget is limited to $1100.

How can you help me?
Later in the thread, you claimed to be a financial analyst studying the hifi audio industry for purposes of takeovers, acquisitions and financing with venture capital.

Let me give you some background:

I am a financial analyst and we have been studying the hifi audio industry for almost 2 years. The reason? For takeovers, aquisitions and financing with venture capital.

What are our conclusions? Regarding price sensitivity, after $1135.29 USD the total Revenues are decreasing. Said diferently: you will maximaze your revenues and profits having a price as close to $1135.29. Under it you will do well, you will sell more units, but you will lose on the profit margin per single unit. Over it, you will sell dramatically less and the net profits will decrease.
Both these quotes are from the thread to which I have provided a link above.

So, Rmihai, what is the purpose of your thread here? Is it to discover the best CD player under $1100 for your personal use, or is this thread further market research under the guise of a personal search? It doesn't really matter to me, but it just seems more honest to be upfront about your motives.
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