[mazinguerbeta]

I´m looking for a used cd player , my budget is on approximately 3000 $, I would like to know your recommendations according to your experecience. Only I´m interested in that it reads redbook. I look for the best inside my budget. Thanks

 

[markmaxx]

I have had a great relationship with the Meridian line..  the G O8 used is well with in your budget...They sound great, last for ever and sell used in a few days. For what ever reason it's nice to be able to get out of this higher end equipment with only minimal loss shipping maybe pay pal fee..

 

[mazinguerbeta]

Thanks Markmaxx, is one of the options I´m looking, I think I could even access G08.2.

 

[mazinguerbeta]

I´m tempted by an Electrocompaniet EMC-1 too, What do you think about this cd player?

 

[markmaxx]

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I´m tempted by an Electrocompaniet EMC-1 too, What do you think about this cd player?

I am not familiar with that one.. I think the Meridian (G O8) is nice looking, and has a smallish foot print too.. now my 808.2i is huge!

 

[mazinguerbeta]

I know, Meridian 808 is safely a top ten cd player, but right now is out of my budget.

 

[computerparts]

Lector CDP 7T gets my vote. So organic and involving it makes the EMC-1 sound hi-fi in comparison.

 

[mazinguerbeta]

I don´t know CPT-7T. Now I´m thinking about this cd players, though I don´t know say the model which I search- Audio Research, Cary, Electrocompaniet, Wadia , Meridian and perhaps Marantz .

 

[kboe]

Have you looked into units modded by RAM.  I would bet that a modded CD Player by RAM would best anything used for $3000.00.  ESound maybe?

 

[mazinguerbeta]

any more opinions, thanks

 

[Frank I]

Accuphase CD players can be had used in that  range. The Marantz higher end players are in that range if you want the SACD option and sound great.

 

[Asr]

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I´m looking for a used cd player , my budget is on approximately 3000 $, I would like to know your recommendations according to your experecience. Only I´m interested in that it reads redbook. I look for the best inside my budget. Thanks

One of the problems with buying source components (not just CDPs, but also DACs) is that certain brands have distinctive sonic characteristics and the most ideal way to go about finding a good one is to try and audition some - either at dealers or just buying one. I personally had a long CDP journey of about 2 years (2006-2008) and ended up trying a lot of different brands, most of which I bought used through Audiogon.
 
The best advice I can give to someone who wants to skip the journey (and hence the monetary investment) is to create a shortlist and just pick one. Ultimately I don't think it really matters what you buy as long as you like the form factor, aesthetics, operation, etc. While I personally have observed some very distinct sonic differences between CDPs, the differences tend to be very small and hard to hear unless you know how to listen (and even then, it requires really critical listening). So don't put too much stock into specific "recommendations" and just go with whatever appeals to you from a non-sound point of view. Even if you don't like it, at least you could sell it and cross one off your shortlist.

 
There are way too many CDPs on both the new and used market to choose from to make a specific recommendation anyway. You really should try to hear at least a few if possible, instead of buying blindly.

 

[THAY BRAN]

I use a Bryston cd1 and still finding very impressive after nearly 3 years should be within your budget 2nd hand.
Have you thought about the Creek Destiny ? its real good for the price and the mark 2 is due shortly so the mk1 is starting to lower in price here in the uk
Superfi had a stonking £600 reduction recently.

 

[vcoheda]

i love my G08 and if SACD is not a priority, then it is a great choice. i sold my CARY 306 SACD because i preferred the G08. i have compared my meridian to various other players (wadia, marantz, denon, emm labs, sony, cambridge audio) and never felt that it was lacking. only the top of line wadia and emm labs stack did i feel were noticeable upgrades - although at a significant cost.

 

[markmaxx]

i love my G08 and if SACD is not a priority, then it is a great choice. i sold my CARY 306 SACD because i preferred the G08. i have compared my meridian to various other players (wadia, marantz, denon, emm labs, sony, cambridge audio) and never felt that it was lacking. only the top of line wadia and emm labs stack did i feel were noticeable upgrades - although at a significant cost.

I should come to the NY. Meet and bring my rig, sit it next to yours and compare the 808.2i and the G O8 and the PX4 to the 300b.