Dedicated CD Player Suggestions - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 12-25-2008, 07:46 PM

I've been looking at the Marantz CC4001 or the CD5001 - I really have no requirements other than to finally be able to enjoy my 80s rock CDs,

Something around $200 is nice - and can play MP3 CDs (I have many of those - I was young, I was foolish! I'm sorry!) - and it doesn't matter if it is 5-disc changer, one-disc, etc.

Suggestions??

I need some great DACs to bring my Whitesnake and Cheap Trick albums to life on my 683s,

Or....at this price is it better to let either of my BR players do the trick? I also have a Philips DVD and PS2 as well.

btf1980 · 12-25-2008, 08:45 PM

Bump your price up a bit and look into the Rotel RCD-1072. It retails for $700, but you can get it on Audiogon for under $450.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-25-2008, 08:46 PM

At $200 I would say let your current componants handle the task. I don't think you're going to find a player in that price range that will significantly improve what you have now.

JJ · 12-25-2008, 08:55 PM

That's what I was thinking, John. Just wanted to be sure.

I should stop my mind from wandering when clearly I should be focusing on obtaining a plasma first....

mdabb · 12-25-2008, 09:03 PM

When I went to check out the Cambridge Audio 840C and they didn't have it, I did listen to some of the other models. Maybe you'll want to look into them. They do have a $300 model that may interest you. Naturally if you don't mind, do a little window shopping on Audiogon.

btf1980 · 12-25-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

That's what I was thinking, John. Just wanted to be sure.

I should stop my mind from wandering when clearly I should be focusing on obtaining a plasma first....

Remember when I was telling you about upgraditis?

Johnny Vinyl · 12-25-2008, 10:37 PM

That's funny!

The bug is always there...lingering, lurking, wondering....it's all good though!

JJ · 12-25-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by btf1980

Remember when I was telling you about upgraditis?

One day, I hope to meet someone who is ACTUALLY done.

Big Daddy · 12-25-2008, 10:53 PM

JJ, for $200, you can only find dedicated CD changers. For around $400, you can find better quality CD players. My recommendation is get yourself a Vacuum Tube CD player. Pacific Valve has one for less than $400. The other option for $400 is to get a Sony ES CD Changer that also plays SACD. Other options for around $200 are Denon and Yamaha.

Johnny Vinyl · 12-25-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

JJ, for $200, you can only find dedicated CD changers. For around $400, you can find better quality CD players. My recommendation is get yurself a Vacuum Tube CD player. Pacific Valve has one for less than $400. The other option for $400 is to get a Sony ES CD Changer that also plays SACD. Other options for around $200 are Denon and Yamaha.

With all due respect BD, I wouldn't waste my money at this price point or even slightly more. You're just not going to get the return on investment.

Save your money JJ...

JJ · 12-25-2008, 11:06 PM

That top-of-the-line tube player was quite gorgeous on the inside -

Point taken, Johnno - I'll save the money.

::CURSE:: upgradeitis. Thanks, guys.

I'll put it on my to do list.

Big Daddy · 12-25-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

With all due respect BD, I wouldn't waste my money at this price point or even slightly more. You're just not going to get the return on investment.

Save your money JJ...

John, you are ruining it. In order to become a member of AVAA, you have to demonstrate a long-term pattern of abuse of your bank account. I was trying to initiate JJ as a new member and you destroyed it.

JJ · 12-25-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

John, you are ruining it. In order to become a member of AVAA, you have to demonstrate a long-term pattern of abuse of your bank account. I was trying to initiate JJ as a new member and you destroyed it.

I saw your post back when you came up with the idea -

- I'm watching you, pops.

naturephoto1 · 12-25-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

John, you are ruining it. In order to become a member of AVAA, you have to demonstrate a long-term pattern of abuse of your bank account. I was trying to initiate JJ as a new member and you destroyed it.

Well, we could suggest that he get one of these from Esoteric.

Rich

Johnny Vinyl · 12-25-2008, 11:27 PM

I just looked at mine (bank account that is)....and I have nothing left. Guess I'll use my AMEX now!

On second thought, I better pay that last bill before the end of the month, before I go nuts again! Damn! There was this really cool thinga-ma-jiggy I wanted too!

Oh, oh! I can use my VISA instead! Now we're talking!

JJ · 12-25-2008, 11:27 PM

Look Rich 3, I don't even OWN any SA-CDs! I don't even want to fathom starting on SA-CD or Vinyl - I'm the type to get carried away!

Big Daddy · 12-25-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by naturephoto1

Well, we could suggest that he get one of these from Esoteric.

Rich

No, the Burmester CD Player from Germany is around $60,000. It makes Esoteric look cheap. It doesn't even play SACD.

btf1980 · 12-26-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

No, the Burmester CD Player from Germany is around $60,000. It makes Esoteric look cheap. It doesn't even play SACD.

It's products like this that makes this hobby so comical. For that amount of money, you can hire real life musicians to play in your house.

I bet this CDP would sound awesome on some Pear Anjou cables.

Big Daddy · 12-26-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by btf1980

It's products like this that makes this hobby so comical. For that amount of money, you can hire real life musicians to play in your house.

I bet this CDP would sound awesome on some Pear Anjou cables.

You can hire musicians for a week.

A lot of them don't make that much money.

Driver_King · 12-26-2008, 08:27 PM

I just got a Playstation Model SCPH 1001 (supposedly the highly regarded, high-quality CD player) for $21. I think it sounds better than playing CD's through my PS3.

I'm finding myself wanting to play some old games on the PS1 and compare it to playing the same game on the PS3 to see which is better.

12-25-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Dedicated CD Player Suggestions I've been looking at the Marantz CC4001 or the CD5001 - I really have no requirements other than to finally be able to enjoy my 80s rock CDs, Something around $200 is nice - and can play MP3 CDs (I have many of those - I was young, I was foolish! I'm sorry!) - and it doesn't matter if it is 5-disc changer, one-disc, etc. Suggestions?? I need some great DACs to bring my Whitesnake and Cheap Trick albums to life on my 683s, Or....at this price is it better to let either of my BR players do the trick? I also have a Philips DVD and PS2 as well. Last edited by JJ; 12-25-2008 at 07:54 PM.

12-25-2008, 10:53 PM	#9
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	JJ, for $200, you can only find dedicated CD changers. For around $400, you can find better quality CD players. My recommendation is get yourself a Vacuum Tube CD player. Pacific Valve has one for less than $400. The other option for $400 is to get a Sony ES CD Changer that also plays SACD. Other options for around $200 are Denon and Yamaha. Last edited by Big Daddy; 12-25-2008 at 11:13 PM.

12-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#11
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	That top-of-the-line tube player was quite gorgeous on the inside - Point taken, Johnno - I'll save the money. ::CURSE:: upgradeitis. Thanks, guys. I'll put it on my to do list. Last edited by JJ; 12-25-2008 at 11:14 PM.

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12-25-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	Bump your price up a bit and look into the Rotel RCD-1072. It retails for $700, but you can get it on Audiogon for under $450.

12-25-2008, 08:46 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	At $200 I would say let your current componants handle the task. I don't think you're going to find a player in that price range that will significantly improve what you have now.

12-25-2008, 08:55 PM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	That's what I was thinking, John. Just wanted to be sure. I should stop my mind from wandering when clearly I should be focusing on obtaining a plasma first....

12-25-2008, 09:03 PM	#5
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	When I went to check out the Cambridge Audio 840C and they didn't have it, I did listen to some of the other models. Maybe you'll want to look into them. They do have a $300 model that may interest you. Naturally if you don't mind, do a little window shopping on Audiogon.

12-25-2008, 10:37 PM	#7
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	That's funny! The bug is always there...lingering, lurking, wondering....it's all good though!

12-25-2008, 11:27 PM	#15
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I just looked at mine (bank account that is)....and I have nothing left. Guess I'll use my AMEX now! On second thought, I better pay that last bill before the end of the month, before I go nuts again! Damn! There was this really cool thinga-ma-jiggy I wanted too! Oh, oh! I can use my VISA instead! Now we're talking!

12-26-2008, 08:27 PM	#20
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I just got a Playstation Model SCPH 1001 (supposedly the highly regarded, high-quality CD player) for $21. I think it sounds better than playing CD's through my PS3. I'm finding myself wanting to play some old games on the PS1 and compare it to playing the same game on the PS3 to see which is better.

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