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Doovieman · 2nd September 2004, 06:34 PM

I really like Marantz CD5000. Nice sound, looks good, and is in the price range. Listen to it if you can.

Doovieman

percy · 3rd September 2004, 02:11 AM

there isnt a recomendation for the Pioneer DV-563A ?
Its a universal player.

rabbitz · 3rd September 2004, 12:19 PM

IMO you are better with a dedicated CD player (if your main source is CD's) as most DVD players don't do CD's extremely well. There are exceptions of course but most of those a mega bucks. Found it cheaper and better to have a CD player as well as a DVD player.

There are less CD players being released now with the onslaught of DVD but some manufactures are still looking after the CD only market. It's a pity that Sony is not releasing any affordable CD players (ES series aside) as they have had some beauties in the past. Have an old CDP990 from 1990 which is a cracker and it's true that they don't build them like this anymore.

Another one to add is the Rotels which are based on a Sony transport and built like a brick sh!thouse and have quality components inside where it counts.

My 2 cents.

DcibeL · 4th September 2004, 02:35 AM

I would recommend both NAD and Rotel players. They are very similar players, both using Burr-Brown DAC's, which in my experience with my NAD T770 reciever (which has 18bit DACs) these DACs sound just fantastic. I'm sure you'll be completely satisfied with any product by either of these companies.

yldouright · 19th September 2004, 06:37 PM

mlloyd1

Do you know if a laser head that reads DVD density can be fitted on that Sony player?

the_wonderchild · 20th September 2004, 12:18 AM

I have been investigating about the NAD C521BEE and looking at all its features and have heard it is a very good CD player based on the quality components used.

Another option to consider would be the Cambridge Audio 540C or 640C.

mlloyd1 · 20th September 2004, 03:29 AM

i have no absolutely idea...

asuuming you could find a "drop-in" substitute, i'd imagine you'd have all kinds of fun coming up with something to read the data, though.

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Originally posted by yldouright
mlloyd1

Do you know if a laser head that reads DVD density can be fitted on that Sony player?

yldouright · 20th September 2004, 03:38 AM

mlloyd1

Yes, I'm assuming an external DAC to use with these old players but the firmware to drive the head might be a problem

4th September 2004, 02:35 AM	#24
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	I would recommend both NAD and Rotel players. They are very similar players, both using Burr-Brown DAC's, which in my experience with my NAD T770 reciever (which has 18bit DACs) these DACs sound just fantastic. I'm sure you'll be completely satisfied with any product by either of these companies. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

20th September 2004, 12:18 AM	#26
the_wonderchild diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia	I have been investigating about the NAD C521BEE and looking at all its features and have heard it is a very good CD player based on the quality components used. Another option to consider would be the Cambridge Audio 540C or 640C. __________________ "The 15 year old wonderchild in audio"

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2nd September 2004, 06:34 PM	#21
Doovieman diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Berkeley, California	I really like Marantz CD5000. Nice sound, looks good, and is in the price range. Listen to it if you can. Doovieman

3rd September 2004, 02:11 AM	#22
percy diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MN	there isnt a recomendation for the Pioneer DV-563A ? Its a universal player.

3rd September 2004, 12:19 PM	#23
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	IMO you are better with a dedicated CD player (if your main source is CD's) as most DVD players don't do CD's extremely well. There are exceptions of course but most of those a mega bucks. Found it cheaper and better to have a CD player as well as a DVD player. There are less CD players being released now with the onslaught of DVD but some manufactures are still looking after the CD only market. It's a pity that Sony is not releasing any affordable CD players (ES series aside) as they have had some beauties in the past. Have an old CDP990 from 1990 which is a cracker and it's true that they don't build them like this anymore. Another one to add is the Rotels which are based on a Sony transport and built like a brick sh!thouse and have quality components inside where it counts. My 2 cents.

19th September 2004, 06:37 PM	#25
yldouright diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York, NY	mlloyd1 Do you know if a laser head that reads DVD density can be fitted on that Sony player?

20th September 2004, 03:38 AM	#28
yldouright diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New York, NY	mlloyd1 Yes, I'm assuming an external DAC to use with these old players but the firmware to drive the head might be a problem

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