Good quality CD player

fireman · 10th June 2004, 11:54 PM

I'm currently using an el cheapo DVD player to play my CDs. It sounds like crap so I decided to start looking for a genuine CD player. Unfortunately, I'm on a small budget (500 $ CAN). I have no problems buying used/demo stuff. I'd prefer buying from a canadian seller (less custom hassles) but I won't mind shopping elsewhere either.

What brand/model should I be looking for ?

Almost forgot. This player will eventually be hooked to my brand new GC amps and will be played through good quality DIY speakers.

DcibeL · 12th June 2004, 10:23 PM

I am a big fan of NAD so I would suggest looking at their line of CD players. The higher end ones use Burr-Brown DAC's, which I think sound just fan-freaking-tastic. Also look at Rotel's line of CD players, as they also use Burr-Brown DAC's.

That's my 2 cents.

Magura · 12th June 2004, 10:27 PM

You could take a look at the older models of the Pioneer PDR-XX.

Those were originally meant for recording cd's as well, but as that concept have failed, they sell for cheap and are of excellent quality. I got a PDR-04 for around 300USD.

Magura

aarsoe · 12th June 2004, 10:30 PM

Have not heard it my self, yet - but the Philips 963 are getting very good reviews. Should not be to far of target price..
Will give you CD, SACD and DVD playback..

fireman · 14th June 2004, 07:24 PM

I finally decided to go with a Cambridge Audio 640C CD player. It's a little more expensive then I anticipated (689 $ CDN) but I was lucky to find a brand new one from one Hi-Fi store in BC for a little more than 500 $ CDN. This player had been ordered by a customer that finally decided to buy a SACD player instead.

I'll post my comments once I have had a chance to listen to it for a while.

DcibeL · 14th June 2004, 09:55 PM

That one wouldn't go with my Hifi setup aesthetically, but the specs are pretty nice

I hope you do like it.

10th June 2004, 11:54 PM	#1
fireman diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada	Good quality CD player I'm currently using an el cheapo DVD player to play my CDs. It sounds like crap so I decided to start looking for a genuine CD player. Unfortunately, I'm on a small budget (500 $ CAN). I have no problems buying used/demo stuff. I'd prefer buying from a canadian seller (less custom hassles) but I won't mind shopping elsewhere either. What brand/model should I be looking for ? Almost forgot. This player will eventually be hooked to my brand new GC amps and will be played through good quality DIY speakers.

12th June 2004, 10:23 PM	#2
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	I am a big fan of NAD so I would suggest looking at their line of CD players. The higher end ones use Burr-Brown DAC's, which I think sound just fan-freaking-tastic. Also look at Rotel's line of CD players, as they also use Burr-Brown DAC's. That's my 2 cents. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

12th June 2004, 10:27 PM	#3
Magura diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denmark, Viborg	You could take a look at the older models of the Pioneer PDR-XX. Those were originally meant for recording cd's as well, but as that concept have failed, they sell for cheap and are of excellent quality. I got a PDR-04 for around 300USD. Magura __________________ Everything is possible....to do the impossible just takes a little while longer. www.class-a-labs.com

14th June 2004, 09:55 PM	#6
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	That one wouldn't go with my Hifi setup aesthetically, but the specs are pretty nice I hope you do like it. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

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12th June 2004, 10:30 PM	#4
aarsoe diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Copenhagen	Have not heard it my self, yet - but the Philips 963 are getting very good reviews. Should not be to far of target price.. Will give you CD, SACD and DVD playback..

14th June 2004, 07:24 PM	#5
fireman diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada	I finally decided to go with a Cambridge Audio 640C CD player. It's a little more expensive then I anticipated (689 $ CDN) but I was lucky to find a brand new one from one Hi-Fi store in BC for a little more than 500 $ CDN. This player had been ordered by a customer that finally decided to buy a SACD player instead. I'll post my comments once I have had a chance to listen to it for a while.

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