[justin2net]

Currently only a about a quarter (or less) of my classical CD collection has been digitized into FLAC. While I wait for my ER4S and Tomahawk, I'm looking for a small footprint CDP that isnt over a grand, preferably a few hundred. I definitely plan next year to get a k701 and a new amp. But for now, I need something desperately to play my CDs. It doesn't have to be superbly fancy. Im currently researching for a budget DAC that doesnt need aftermarket modifications.

 

[Morph201]

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Originally Posted by justin2net /img/forum/go_quote.gif Currently only a about a quarter (or less) of my classical CD collection has been digitized into FLAC. While I wait for my ER4S and Tomahawk, I'm looking for a small footprint CDP that isnt over a grand, preferably a few hundred. I definitely plan next year to get a k701 and a new amp. But for now, I need something desperately to play my CDs. It doesn't have to be superbly fancy. Im currently researching for a budget DAC that doesnt need aftermarket modifications.

Look into Arcam, (used) Rega Apollos, NADs even, very good models can be found for under 800!!!!

 

[happyangryhappy]

Another option, since you said you are looking for a dac as well, is to get a nice lower priced player to use strictly as a transport and then you could use the dac for both cd and pc playback... It is arguable which is better, a $500 stand alone cd player or a $100 cd player as a transport and a $400 dac.... The dac however can add alot of flexibility.

 

[justin2net]

that sounds like a better plan. i searched but i cant seem to find some recent sub 200 dollar cd players with optical/coax output.

 

[happyangryhappy]

Check this thread. I have not heard it myself, but a lot of people here have and claim it to be a great transport.

 

[Awk.Pine]

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Originally Posted by justin2net /img/forum/go_quote.gif that sounds like a better plan. i searched but i cant seem to find some recent sub 200 dollar cd players with optical/coax output.

$30 DVD players will have a S/PDIF out.

 

[minimus]

The only CD player with a small footprint and good sound quality around that price point is the Eastern Electric Minimax. I think a new one goes for about a $1,000. If you don't need a small footprint, other CD players mentioned above might serve you well.

 

[Spareribs]

Wait a minute, a CD player under $1000 is not cheap!

Under $100 is cheap.

 

[justin2net]

well compared to other cd players, like the esoteric, cyrus, ayre series.

 

[Killercrush]

I would suggest a Oppo dvd player modded by EVS :

http://www.tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Modi...nd_Univer.html

I'll probably go for one!

 

[justin2net]

Ok, if I said i wanted a step up from the refurbed sony 595 as mentioned above, what would it be?

 

[bhjazz]

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Originally Posted by Killercrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would suggest a Oppo dvd player modded by EVS

Also, Reference Audio Mods does some work with the Oppo as well!

 

[Killercrush]

RAM is too expensive for me though ...

 

[pabbi1]

EastSound E5

http://www.cattylink.com/CAT-E5siged.htm

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by justin2net /img/forum/go_quote.gif that sounds like a better plan. i searched but i cant seem to find some recent sub 200 dollar cd players with optical/coax output.

Or you can get a good 5-6 yr transport, & use a external DAC.. I'm buying the Sony 7700 for 200.00 (retailed for a 1,000 in 00) to use as a transport for my DAC1. It's still highly regarded as a excellent transport, & like most gear made 5-10 yrs ago, the build quality is excellent. I'm also coming from the Sony 595. My DAC1 mated very well with it. It broke & only had optical.