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Which cd-player Onkyo C-7030, Denon Dcd-520ae, Marantz Cd5005 or used Marantz SA7003

Dec 15, 2015 at 8:56 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 7
HamyAntti

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Hi,
 
Trying to find cd-player with high sq. Best situation would be that the player goes straight to my Little Dot amp. 
At this point I can't find a difference between Onkyo and Denon players. Different dac etc, but sq wise no idea. 
It's hard to find any reviews. Is there significant difference between Denon dcd-520 and dcd-720?
 
Is Marantz player really that much better that I should pay 50% more? CD5005 and SA7003 (used) costs the same.
 
Or is there a better value player with good sq in 200-300 price category (big plus for playing sacd)?
 
 
 
Thank for your help in advance.
 
Dec 16, 2015 at 12:20 AM Post #2 of 7
Maybe use an external DAC, like a Schiit Modi (optical) and get a lower costing CD-player, with an optical output port.
 
Dec 16, 2015 at 10:25 AM Post #4 of 7
hamyantti said:
  I much rather have a decent player now and at some point buy a DAC. 
At this point less is more. So no DAC. Only cd-player with good sq.
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I`ve had the c-7030 with the excellent onboard Wolfson dac for a few months now and really like it. I`ve had (knock on wood) no issues with it whatsoever.
 
c-7030>Asgard 2>Fostex/Massdrop TH XOO...Fidelio X2...HE400S...ATH M50.
 
Some of these units have had transport problems, if you decide on this unit I`d buy it through Amazon. Easily returnable. Anyway check out the Amazon reviews. It`s because of the reviews/price, I decided on the Onkyo and am glad I did.
 
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