[x1lexure]

I don't want SACD or DVDA or anything other then redbook.

 

[TimSchirmer]

meh... anything but the denon 370


actually... you can get a transport and an Art Di/O for that price....

or maybe a cambridge d500se

or something similar.

 

[Czilla9000]

Well, the NAD 521i costs 300 brand new. I have never heard it however.

 

[Jackangel]

If you can find a used c541i, it should almost definitely
be for under $350, considering they can be had for $375
new (at the lowest of the low end).

Of course, if you do find one, tell me and let me have it
instead.

 

[ProJoe]

There are a couple C541is on Audiogon right now for $300. I'm in the process of buying the $250 C541.

 

[millerdog]

I was looking at the Cambridge 500se too...
Used it is in your price range.
md

 

[dariusf]

I second the NAD players. First time I hooked up the older NAD 522 to my speaker system I was totally blown away by the amount of detail I have heard comparing to my old low end Technics and JVC players. Some say the sound is a bit harsh or digital sounding but the other benefits outweigh it for me. I'm very happy with my NAD 521 now and I don't think you can do any better for the price. If you can swing $400 I would seriously consider the Music Hall MMF25. This player is totally in another league. The Cambridge 500se at least to me sounded a bit in between.

 

[JMT]

I second (or is it third) the NAD vote, here are some links:

C521i - New: $299.00 plus shipping

C541i - Damaged Box special: $388.00 plus shipping

Keep in mind that the damaged box special is a new unit. The one that I purchased worked flawlessly (I don't even think that the box was all that damaged). It'll stretch your budget, but worth thinking about.

 

[Daemoth]

I got the damaged box unit too and the box wasn't damaged at all.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

Quote:

Originally posted by x1lexure I don't want SACD or DVDA or anything other then redbook.

Want a Cambridge Audio D500SE with a great op amp mod for about $320?? I have one with a whole bunch of op amps so that you can change them around to your hearts desire. kind of like rolling a tube amp, so you can tailor your listening pleasure.

Check out my original for sale thread with links and photos so you can see all that it comes with.

LINK