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Does anyone out there NOT hear a difference in CD

Players? I am tossing around the idea of replacing my Pioneer Elite PD-65 with a Cambridge Audio 840c, but only if their is a CLEAR improvement. In the past I have had a difficult time hearing a noticeable difference in CD players from cheap ones to higher mid-fi ones.
fruff1976
fruff1976 OP
103 posts
 
I'm using a classe ca 300 power-amp and a Rogue Metis tube pre-amp. I also have Usher 6371 floorstanding speakers.
lindisfarne
507 posts
 
There is a diff but a $200 Oppo is at least half as good as the almost $7000 Naim CDX 2. So...buy a TT, any TT!
fruff1976 OP
103 posts
 
I'm guessing the Cambridge would only be marginally better than my old PD-65. Probably not worth spending the $1600 on it.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I agree with Fluff1976.

The PD-65 makes a very good transport. You might hear benefits by using an outboard DAC. This is where I'd suggest investing your digital dollars.
fruff1976 OP
103 posts
 
Maybe the Benchmark DAC I've been seeing some write-ups on would be a better decision.
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