250-300 for a CDP

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited April 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
Any suggestions? nothing to break the bank as this will be for a bedroom set up. Just has to play redbook, doesn't need to play anything else.

Also just looking for ideas for the moment as I might also try a squeezebox touch possibly depending on if I can get my stupid USB ports to work on my computer or not.

Just something warmer in sound but not overly warm and would just prefer to have a pure CDP and not a blu-ray, dvd, combo stuff if possible.

I know budget it small but trying to do this whole thing for under 1K.

Speakers are Paradigm Espirits from Ben (single driver with tweeter)
Int amp is the NAD that I just picked up on the forum
Speaker cables MIT EXP deal
IC's some audioquest Dimondback or sidewinders I have sitting around
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited April 2011
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    Any suggestions? nothing to break the bank as this will be for a bedroom set up. Just has to play redbook, doesn't need to play anything else.

    Also just looking for ideas for the moment as I might also try a squeezebox touch possibly depending on if I can get my stupid USB ports to work on my computer or not.

    Just something warmer in sound but not overly warm and would just prefer to have a pure CDP and not a blu-ray, dvd, combo stuff if possible.

    I know budget it small but trying to do this whole thing for under 1K.

    Speakers are Paradigm Espirits from Ben (single driver with tweeter)
    Int amp is the NAD that I just picked up on the forum
    Speaker cables MIT EXP deal
    IC's some audioquest Dimondback or sidewinders I have sitting around

    Used CA 550c?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    How about $329, Cambridge Audio NEW:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CASOCD30
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2011
    Onkyo C-7030 single-disc CD player $200.00 shipped at Vanns.com
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited April 2011
    Might be a tad over your budget , Marantz CD5004
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited April 2011
    Another one to consider would be a used Rotel 1072. They can be had in your price range. I paid $300 for mine.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited April 2011
    Here's an offer for a demo Cambridge Audio 540C (silver or black they say) for $300 from a local Hifi shop by me; not sure if they'd ship... they seem nice on the phone, but I haven't purchased anything from them yet.. No recommending them necessarily, but its an option =)

    http://www.bigskyhifi.com/big-sky-hi-fi-demo-used.html
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2011
    That 16lb Onkyo looks interesting.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2011
    FTGV wrote: »
    Might be a tad over your budget , Marantz CD5004

    Not really. Vanns.com offered to sell me a brand-new Marantz 5004 CD player for under $300.00 shipped. Call them or log on to make an offer.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2011
    I picked up an HD 990 by Harman Kardon for a bit more coin than 350. These units are worth more than that, they have very nice detail, are warm enough, have balanced and unbalanced outs, and can be used as a DAC--it has coax and toslink Inputs--(the chip set and correction and upsampling are similar to the more expensive Cambridge Audio 840 CD). The only problem on some units is quality control--have seen a few people complain about it. But at its discount price it's pretty nice.

    I use this as my second player. Going with a Jolida unit as the first.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2011
    I am thnking quality....go for a nice wine, a feather and something from Victoria Secret for the lady to share things with.

    RT1
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited April 2011
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    I am thnking quality....go for a nice wine, a feather and something from Victoria Secret for the lady to share things with.

    RT1

    Huh? Thirsty Thursday, eh? :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2011
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    I am thnking quality....go for a nice wine, a feather and something from Victoria Secret for the lady to share things with.

    RT1

    lol thanks Ted.

    I'm just looking for budget right now as it won't be used too much. Mostly while I'm reading or something of that nature.
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  • jim 249
    jim 249 Posts: 347
    edited April 2011
    Here's an offer for a demo Cambridge Audio 540C (silver or black they say) for $300 from a local Hifi shop by me; not sure if they'd ship

    Left side of ad in vertical says free shipping in continental US.
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited April 2011
    Chris, I'd try and find a Denon 2900. I kick myself in the butt for selling it to a friend of mine. A fine universal player that I wish I still had on hand.

    Gordon
    2 Channel -
    Martin Logan Spire, 2 JL Audio F112 subs
    McIntosh C1000 Controller with Tube pre amp, 2 MC501 amplifiers, MD1K Transport & DAC, MR-88 Tuner
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2011
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    I am thnking quality....go for a nice wine, a feather and something from Victoria Secret for the lady to share things with.

    RT1


    Is this one of the "nonsense off-topic" posts that I hear a lot of the forum "old timers" complaining about all the time, or does this not count?

    Just wondering.:wink:



    For that budget, I'd look into the Rotel 1072 myself. It's a damn fine sounding CDP that can compete with players well above its price range IMO.

    I'd also look into the Marantz 5004, though I haven't heard that player personally.
    The nirvana inducer-
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