Can’t decide

rpf65
rpf65 Posts: 2,127
Looking to purchase a new CD player in the next few weeks. It will be used strictly for CD’s, so streaming, files, SACD, DVD-A, etc are really limited concern.

Looking at the Marantz CD-6006 or HD-CD1, but can’t really decide, and may have overlooked something else out there.

As I plan on spending way to much money on a TV in the not to distant future, would like to keep this purchase around the $500 range, $750 absolute upper limit.

Appreciate any and all comments.

Comments

  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    Are you looking to buy new or used?
  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Would prefer new/refurbished, but would consider used.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    For used, I'd look at a nice condition Marantz CD6004 - The made in Japan version, before they switched production to China. Personally, I love mine.

    For refurb, this looks to be a nice player: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamcds700bl/yamaha-cd-s700-single-disc-cd-player/1.html
  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,056
    CD 6006 would be my choice between the two, it's not a compact like the HD CD1, plus 100 bucks less. You can't go wrong with a Marantz.
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    Clipdat wrote: »
    For used, I'd look at a nice condition Marantz CD6004 - The made in Japan version, before they switched production to China. Personally, I love mine.

    For refurb, this looks to be a nice player: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamcds700bl/yamaha-cd-s700-single-disc-cd-player/1.html

    I’m a big fan of Yamaha’s AVR’s, and I spent some time researching their CD players. Seems they’re having some reliability issues, and from what I’ve read are doing little if anything to resolve them.

    Maybe I’ll look into them a little further, because I’ve read only good things about sq with all their players.
  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 542
    Here is a demo Marantz CD6006 for $433 from Audio Advisor:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=1MACD6006
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 542
    2 Channel
    Pre:Bryston BP173
    Amp:Bryston 14B3
    Speakers: Golden Ear Triton Reference
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDA-3, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90/JBL SDP-55
    Amps: Parasound A31, A51x2
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    Very nice! Go for it @rpf65!