Denon or Tascam Broadcast CD Players?

blakkshepeaudio · 29th April 2011, 08:20 AM

Greetings!

While looking for CD player bargains on the net I came across the Tascam CD-01U and CD-01UProfessional. (Product: CD-01U | TASCAM)
They are a runout (replaced by the CD500 I believe), differing only in the presence or absence of Balanced outputs.
The prices are very good and I am tempted.

While looking I also encountered some Denon Pro CD players, the DN-C620 (http://www.d-mpro.com/users/folder.a...=Overview) and DN-C635.

Does anybody have any experience with these units, good or bad? Of particular interest is SQ - I have owned many bits of Denon rig over the years and it has always sounded good and been supremely reliable.

All comments gratefully received.

Rgds
blakkshepeaudio

mrfeedback · 30th April 2011, 03:16 PM

The Denon DN-C615 is a first class sounding unit used in community radio stations, touring rigs and domestically....not balanced out, but reliable and solid.
Ditto for the DN-C635.
No experience of the Tascams....likely very good but my leaning would be toward the Denons.

Eric.

blakkshepeaudio · 1st May 2011, 04:14 AM

Thanks for that! Backs up my own experience with Denon gear.

blakkshepeaudio · 6th May 2011, 02:31 AM

Any last minute opinions?

Probably buying today....

imix500 · 6th May 2011, 02:56 AM

The standard for legitimate theater has been the 635 for a while. This is due mainly to it's instant start and ubiquitous interface (the db25 connector on the back). They also hold up pretty well to touring use.
However, we have a few dozen of the CD-01U and have had very few issues with them. Sound quality is pretty much equal IMHO. The one advantage to the 01U is that it has AES out- if that's important to you.

blakkshepeaudio · 6th May 2011, 04:20 AM

Thank you for your reply!
Yes the Denon 635 really does look like the serious weapon in the pack.
Would have bought a CD-01U for $300 less, though - except the distributor is out of stock!
Still thinking.......

blakkshepeaudio · 17th May 2011, 09:55 AM

Well, as a result of various factors (price, availability, outrageous ask for a Denon remote) I bought a lowly Tascam CD200.

I will go back and get a Denon 635 later in the year.

But, I gotta tell you, this CD200 is a damn good machine. Smooth as silk in operation, built VERY well for a cheapie and beat out my (ageing) Marantz CD-17KI for sound quality. Quick test with a mates Cambridge DAC suggests it might be a fine low cost transport also.

Who would have thought it?

I am quite enjoying my pleasant surprise! Who knows maybe a DIY DAC might be the next project.

29th April 2011, 08:20 AM	#1
blakkshepeaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Country Victoria Australia	Denon or Tascam Broadcast CD Players? Greetings! While looking for CD player bargains on the net I came across the Tascam CD-01U and CD-01UProfessional. (Product: CD-01U \| TASCAM) They are a runout (replaced by the CD500 I believe), differing only in the presence or absence of Balanced outputs. The prices are very good and I am tempted. While looking I also encountered some Denon Pro CD players, the DN-C620 (http://www.d-mpro.com/users/folder.a...=Overview) and DN-C635. Does anybody have any experience with these units, good or bad? Of particular interest is SQ - I have owned many bits of Denon rig over the years and it has always sounded good and been supremely reliable. All comments gratefully received. Rgds blakkshepeaudio

30th April 2011, 03:16 PM	#2
mrfeedback diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth, Australia.	The Denon DN-C615 is a first class sounding unit used in community radio stations, touring rigs and domestically....not balanced out, but reliable and solid. Ditto for the DN-C635. No experience of the Tascams....likely very good but my leaning would be toward the Denons. Eric. __________________ I believe not to believe in any fixed belief system.

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1st May 2011, 04:14 AM	#3
blakkshepeaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Country Victoria Australia	Thanks for that! Backs up my own experience with Denon gear.

6th May 2011, 02:31 AM	#4
blakkshepeaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Country Victoria Australia	Any last minute opinions? Probably buying today....

6th May 2011, 02:56 AM	#5
imix500 Proud Union Member diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	The standard for legitimate theater has been the 635 for a while. This is due mainly to it's instant start and ubiquitous interface (the db25 connector on the back). They also hold up pretty well to touring use. However, we have a few dozen of the CD-01U and have had very few issues with them. Sound quality is pretty much equal IMHO. The one advantage to the 01U is that it has AES out- if that's important to you.

6th May 2011, 04:20 AM	#6
blakkshepeaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Country Victoria Australia	Thank you for your reply! Yes the Denon 635 really does look like the serious weapon in the pack. Would have bought a CD-01U for $300 less, though - except the distributor is out of stock! Still thinking.......

17th May 2011, 09:55 AM	#7
blakkshepeaudio diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Country Victoria Australia	Well, as a result of various factors (price, availability, outrageous ask for a Denon remote) I bought a lowly Tascam CD200. I will go back and get a Denon 635 later in the year. But, I gotta tell you, this CD200 is a damn good machine. Smooth as silk in operation, built VERY well for a cheapie and beat out my (ageing) Marantz CD-17KI for sound quality. Quick test with a mates Cambridge DAC suggests it might be a fine low cost transport also. Who would have thought it? I am quite enjoying my pleasant surprise! Who knows maybe a DIY DAC might be the next project.

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