New cd changer?

Like you, the convenience factor is a biggie so I use a CD changer: In my case, the California Audio CL-10 (fed into the Perpetual Tech gear). It sounds very good, even without the external DAC. It does not sound exceptional -- but that word tends to carry a big price tag. Most of the threads I've read here suggest that a single CD transport will yield better results. There are some great threads recommending units at various price points. You might want to consider keeping your changer for more casual listening and adding a single CD transport for more serious listening. I believe that will be one of my next steps. Happy hunting!

Anthem makes the CD-1. I believe it is a six disc changer. Tubed. Some people like the sound, others do not. Just a thought.

Acutally one of the best changers used as a transport is the cheap $99 Aiwa XC-37M. Recently discontinued, but there are some new/old stock on eBay. Also search old threads for information on Stan Warren modifying both the Aiwa and the MSB Link DAC. For the $400 to modify both, your system will really sing.

I can verify that the CAL CL-10 sounds pretty darn good by itself. I now have mine output via AES/EBU to a Classe' DAC-1, running balanced to a BAAT VK3i pre. It sounds fabulous. Both the Classe' and the CAL have co-ax, ST, and XLR in and out on digital and the CAL can output single ended or balanced analog. Oh and the Classe and the CAL both decode HDCD.

HELLO,
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE ONLY CD CHANGER THAT SOUNDS AS GOOD AS A SINGLE DISC PLAYER IS THE ROTEL.(IT SHOULD AT ABOUT $700). SHOULD I LOOK FOR A USED ONE HOPEFULLY 3-4 HUNDRED? DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A AUDIOPHILE QUALITY CHANGER I SHOULD CONSIDER? I CAN'T DEAL WITH PLAYING 1 CD AS MANY PEOPLE CAN'T,BUT DO WE ALL HAVE TO SETTLE FOR LESS QUALITY SOUND? EVEN IF THE REST OF OUR SYSTEM IS GOOD ENOUGH TO PRODUCE GREAT SOUND?
THANKS,
FRANK