[RicSpuNis]

Hi,
I'm looking for a CD player for headphones and the next hi-fi system (low cost).
I have seen the following CD players:

pioneer PD-30AE
Tascam cd200
Yamaha cd S303

it will currently be connected to an AKG-702 headphone topping Ampi-Dac with coaxial cable.

Best regards
Riccardo

 

[Mojo65]

Hi, out of the three you mention I can suggest the Pioneer.
However, if you could stretch your budget a bit you can look for a Rotel CD 11 tribute, a very nice budget player that could be the corner stone of a nice budget system. But for this you need a headphones amp or to use the output of your integrated amp. It's up to you, according to how you want to configure your system.

 

[chesebert]

Shanling ET3 is very good for peanuts. It's not quite as good as the big heavy Theta unit, but better than most $1k transports.

 

[]eep]

I you want a decent CD player that does not cost a fortune take a look at the new

SMSL PL200 AK4499EX DAC – CD Player​

No flimsy drawers or slot in to malfunction. And a really good high end dac. The others mentioned in the opening post are really the bottom end. Don't expect much from them. I have a Tempo (Shanling) of a similar price that works well but even as a transport it sounds muddy.