[4ever_HD-600]

i am using marantz cd-19a, seductive sound, but not very transparent and bright, could u give me some ideas if there're more choice within $1000 out of marantz cd-17 ?

i usually listen to classical music, jazz..

cd-19 can't perform good violin sound(compare with cd-17, not bright enough).. that's the main reason i wanna do upgrade..

 

[lini]

In that case I'd probably try to compare Arcam, Marantz (the new CD-17 MkII M has just appeared on the market), Rega and one of Sony's SACD-players... On the other hand it might make sense to check for available mods for your old Marantz first.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[Plz.4ev]

musical fidelity A3 / A3.2 ?

 

[JMT]

If possible, give a listen to an Arcam CD72T. I am using one through a Bel Canto DAC. "Seductive" is a good general description of what I hear.

 

[mikeg]

Try a Marantz SA8260 SACD player.

 

[Plz.csa]

with only $1000 i think it is possible for a good cd-player... SACD seems a little out of range...

 

[Dan H]

Early this week I got a Philips SACD1000 from Oade Bros. $820.00 delivered to Seattle area. This is an outstanding CDP, both SACD and Redbook sound fantastic.
I'm at around 50 hours on the SACD laser now. SRV Texas Flood SACD track 8, Dirty Pool playing now........ this song ROCKS!

 

[final-fantasy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan H I'm at around 50 hours on the SACD laser now. SRV Texas Flood SACD track 8, Dirty Pool playing now........ this song ROCKS!

hahahaha

enjoy ur listening..

 

[pigmode]

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan H Early this week I got a Philips SACD1000 from Oade Bros. $820.00 delivered to Seattle area. This is an outstanding CDP, both SACD and Redbook sound fantastic. I'm at around 50 hours on the SACD laser now. SRV Texas Flood SACD track 8, Dirty Pool playing now........ this song ROCKS!

I have this player too, and while it is sonically a great player, a good number of users have reported loud and coarse running transports. Indeed, mine is one of them. In my case it only happens on some redbook discs, but the noise is loud enough to be bothersome at the least, and at other times downright irritating. Luckily, the problem only shows up on a few discs.

Oades has a return policy that includes a hefty restocking fee, and I'm not sure but I believe they are treating this malady as a feature.

 

[TimSchirmer]

I've actually heared good things about the philips player.

If it were me, I would wait untill the Naim CDS3 CD player comes out.

Honestly... in the 1000$ range, there are quite a few options. Just go to your local dealer and audition some stuff. Seriously... for a player that expensive, i wouldn't buy online even if it is cheaper. You want to be able to get the thing fixed if it breaks down.

 

[final-fantasy]

our local stores provide musical fidelity.. acram.. marantz.. denon.. cary.. krell

if i purchase one i would choose from these...

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Quote:

Originally posted by final-fantasy our local stores provide musical fidelity.. acram.. marantz.. denon.. cary.. krell if i purchase one i would choose from these...

I don't think Cary or Krell sell anything for less than US$1K.

 

[pigmode]

Quote:

Originally posted by TimSchirmer I've actually heared good things about the philips player. If it were me, I would wait untill the Naim CDS3 CD player comes out. Honestly... in the 1000$ range, there are quite a few options. Just go to your local dealer and audition some stuff. Seriously... for a player that expensive, i wouldn't buy online even if it is cheaper. You want to be able to get the thing fixed if it breaks down.

The SACD 1000 is now Stan Warren's reference mod machine, fwiw.

I wouldn't count out the Njoe Tjoeb 4000 from Upscale Audio. A great player with great dealer support.

 

[final-fantasy]

Cary 303 ?

i think it's less than 1k..

krell just burns ur money..

 

[PC Corp]

There are two used Cary 300/100 CD players selling on audiogon for $1195 and $1199.