Need Multi-disc CD player to replace PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

doctorsteve · 01-03-2009, 05:30 PM

Hi folks, I'm looking for recommendations for a multiple-disc CD player. I'd like to put a little less wear on my PS3 (and lower my energy consumption), so I'm going to get a dedicated CD player. Could be as few as 5 disc, could be larger. I don't think I'd want something as big as 100 disc or more (unless there was some function that would identify what disc I have in Which slot).

Folks here have not steered me wrong in the past, so I wanted to ask all of you.

Looking for good quality, and any info on what specific features I should look for - e.g. Choosing Onkyo 805 receiver because of Burr-Brown DAC's, Choosing a polk cs2 over cs1 for slightly better low frequency response - stuff like that... (what makes one disc player better than another???)

What do you have, what have you heard, what should I avoid???

Thanks... Doc

doctorsteve · 01-03-2009, 09:21 PM

Any one?

Beuller?

Dagger · 01-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Don't know your budget, but have you thought about going squeezebox? Download takes time if you haven't already and if you have a large collection. If you are particular about the sound then you have to look at a DAC.

Or if you have a laptop to spare you can run your laptop through a DAC. It's possibly you can get a lot of noise via laptop though.

However, the sound straight out of the stock squeezebox is pretty good.

I run a squeezebox through a DAC and have a wireless hard drive so I don't have to fire up the lap top every time I want to listen to music. Pricey set up for the entire thing, but love it. I listen to far more music just due to the convenience of it all.

If you want to stick with CDPs, I haven't heard either, but here are some options:

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...umber=MAVC6001

Oppo consistently gets reviews as having an excellent price/performance ratio (Amazon has Oppo).

Galley · 01-03-2009, 11:08 PM

Stream your lossless audio library with an Apple TV.

Big Daddy · 01-04-2009, 12:57 AM

Get a Sony CD changer that fits your budget and needs. Amazon has plenty of choices.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_4eevmra8sj_b

Clark Kent · 01-04-2009, 12:59 AM

If you are very serious about sound quality I would not recommend a multi-disc cd player. Most of the better manufacturers do not even put out multi-disc players.

Big Daddy · 01-04-2009, 01:12 AM

If you decide against CD changers, then I would vote for an Oppo 980. It plays DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-A. For about $160, nothing comes close to its sound quality. I own one. It completely outclasses PS3 for sound quality of CDs.

Another option is to buy a used Play Station 1 for a few dollars. I have heard the CD quality is outstanding.

01-03-2009, 05:30 PM	#1
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Need Multi-disc CD player to replace PS3 Hi folks, I'm looking for recommendations for a multiple-disc CD player. I'd like to put a little less wear on my PS3 (and lower my energy consumption), so I'm going to get a dedicated CD player. Could be as few as 5 disc, could be larger. I don't think I'd want something as big as 100 disc or more (unless there was some function that would identify what disc I have in Which slot). Folks here have not steered me wrong in the past, so I wanted to ask all of you. Looking for good quality, and any info on what specific features I should look for - e.g. Choosing Onkyo 805 receiver because of Burr-Brown DAC's, Choosing a polk cs2 over cs1 for slightly better low frequency response - stuff like that... (what makes one disc player better than another???) What do you have, what have you heard, what should I avoid??? Thanks... Doc Last edited by doctorsteve; 01-03-2009 at 05:32 PM.

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01-03-2009, 09:21 PM	#2
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Any one? Beuller?

01-03-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
Dagger Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	Don't know your budget, but have you thought about going squeezebox? Download takes time if you haven't already and if you have a large collection. If you are particular about the sound then you have to look at a DAC. Or if you have a laptop to spare you can run your laptop through a DAC. It's possibly you can get a lot of noise via laptop though. However, the sound straight out of the stock squeezebox is pretty good. I run a squeezebox through a DAC and have a wireless hard drive so I don't have to fire up the lap top every time I want to listen to music. Pricey set up for the entire thing, but love it. I listen to far more music just due to the convenience of it all. If you want to stick with CDPs, I haven't heard either, but here are some options: http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo...umber=MAVC6001 Oppo consistently gets reviews as having an excellent price/performance ratio (Amazon has Oppo).

01-03-2009, 11:08 PM	#4
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	Stream your lossless audio library with an Apple TV.

01-04-2009, 12:57 AM	#5
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Get a Sony CD changer that fits your budget and needs. Amazon has plenty of choices. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...l_4eevmra8sj_b

01-04-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	If you are very serious about sound quality I would not recommend a multi-disc cd player. Most of the better manufacturers do not even put out multi-disc players.

01-04-2009, 01:12 AM	#7
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	If you decide against CD changers, then I would vote for an Oppo 980. It plays DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-A. For about $160, nothing comes close to its sound quality. I own one. It completely outclasses PS3 for sound quality of CDs. Another option is to buy a used Play Station 1 for a few dollars. I have heard the CD quality is outstanding.

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