[Hero Kid]

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[Jazzyfi]

You should get yourself a second hand Marantz CD63 MK2 KI signature. Sounds really really good. There are a lot of mods you can do to improve, starting from 100$ to 1000$ depending how extreme you are. I really enjoy the standard version but thinking of experimenting a bit in the analog part. Or if you don't want to an old CD player you can always buy CD6003, sounds quite close to CD63 MK2 KI signature but of course with newer optic. 
 
If you are handy with electronics you should really get the CD63 MK2 KI. 

 

[Hero Kid]

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[Jazzyfi]

That is really expensive. I got mine for 100 euro, mint. Don't you have any local audio marketplace or something? 

 

[bobxxxbob]

Cambridge Audio C640v2 would be a really good CD-player for your budget.

 

[Hero Kid]

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[computerparts]

The KI sig version of the Marantz player that was mentioned is very hard to come by. When you do find one, it will usually fetch a high price. Some older budget players I would suggest along with what's already been mentioned:
 
Arcam Alpha
CAL Icon
CAL Tercet
CAL Aria
Denon DCD 1560
Denon DCD 1650ar
Denon DVD 2900
Denon DVD 3900
Denon DVD-5000
Denon DVD-9000
NAD C521 BEE
NAD C525 BEE
NAD C540
Marantz CD-63
Marantz CD-67
Marantz CD-6002
Marantz CD-5003
Nakamichi OMS-7
Pioneer Elite PD-65
Rotel RCD991
Sony XA7ES
Teac VRDS 10
Teac VRDS 20

 

[Hero Kid]

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[Jazzyfi]

Why everything is so bloody expensive there in AU? You can get a really good CD player for less than 150 euro here in the Netherlands.
For example this guy will sell it for 100 euro I think, won't go higher than that. http://link.marktplaats.nl/362586569

 

[ford2]

 
 
There is a nice Luxman DZ 121 complete with remote down your way,http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Luxman-DZ-121-CD-Player-/110561252286?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_CD_Players&hash=item19bdf6d3be
 
 
Nice little unit,fixed and variable RCA outs,optical out and headphone out with volume control.
 
 
These are a very nice sounding player with a good transport.
 

 

[Hero Kid]

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[Jazzyfi]

Probably a nice idea: Get yourself one of the tube buffer from Yaqin between your cd player and amp. They are quite cheap if you buy from ebay. The review here in Head-Fi are very positive about it.

 

[ford2]

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^ Thanks for the suggestion but I'm anal and want a silver cd player to match my amp.
 
I didn't necessarily want another Luxman but I'm happy to say I just picked up this on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260636263064
A Luxman D321. There isn't much info on it anywhere but I seems like it should do the job for me. $122 so I'm happy.

They are a very nice unit,highly rated in there time.Nice to find one that still has the remote.

 

[Hero Kid]

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[ford2]

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I just managed to pick up a like new Marantz CD 63 Mk II on eBay for $100 AUD posted.
Was an absolute bargin considering I've seen them sell for $350 + AUD on eBay.
 
I'm one happy chappy and it sounds amazing!

Good Buy,they are a nice unit.