Need a Single Disc CD player $300 max any ideas???

drew spelts
drew spelts Posts: 310
edited November 2006 in Electronics
I have been slowly putting my system together over the last 2 years. I am a full time student and saving money to get engaged. Right now I have an Oppo DVD player and a Philips DVD player to choose from when playing CD's. Now all I need this player to do is to play CD's maby even SACD but just CD's is fine. I do not NEED another DVD player. Silver or black colored units would work perfect. My max I can spend is $300.00 but that can be a used unit off the Gon or the Bay whichever. I have been reading up on tube players and some say they make a world of difference some say it is minute. Which ever way, my goal is to obtain a player that sounds TWICE as good as my 5 year old Philips DVD player. Fast forward and Reverse would be nice on the front because I am usually standing up when listening because I am getting ready in the morning (not holding the remote).
I have been looking at Rotel, more specifically an older unit that is huge and black and weighs in at 20lbs. I believe it is the RCD-991 unit. Something that big must sound twice as good as what I have got. Any ideas or suggestions would be great because I just don't know what to but and I can not just go check out a bunch of players at botique stores.... I live in Nebraska. Used is just fine and I do not even have to have a remote. Please help me figure this one out.
Harman Kardon AVR635
RTi10's Up Front
CSi5 Center
RTi6's Rear Surround
Furman RA-1210:rolleyes:
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited October 2006
    Have you considered the Cambridge Audio CDP's ?
    DKG999
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2006
    NEW - NAD C521BEE
    USED - NAD C541 or C542

    - or -

    NEW - Cambridge Audio 340C
    USED - Cambridge Audio D500SE, Azur 640C or Azur 540C

    - or -

    NEW - Marantz CD5001
    USED - Marantz SA8001

    - or -

    USED - Music Hall MMF-25

    -or -

    USED - Rotel RCD-02

    All good and all should be in your price range.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited October 2006
    I have a used NAD C542 cdp that is in like new condition with the box, remote, and manual. It does HDCD if you are interested. I'd give it a 9/10 only because it's about 10 months to a year old..no nicks or scratches! I'm selling because I now have a Jolida cdp. $350 shipped double boxed. Retails for $499.00.
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    Roy, pls contact me about the nad cd player. I might be interested. jhw59 at hotmail.com

    Jay
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    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    Roy, pls contact me about the nad cd player. I might be interested. jhw59 at hotmail.com

    Jay
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  • sickicw
    sickicw Posts: 456
    edited November 2006
    Look into a HD-A1 hd-dvd player. I just got mine and one of the best things about it is it is a really good CD player.
    Speakers: LSi9 x 2, LSic, LSiFX x 2, Velodyne HGS-15
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    Looks like your going with the NAD. :rolleyes: ;):p

    shack made some good suggestions and here's another:

    USED: Onix xcd-99 available for $315 on the 'gon link.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    onix looks nice but my wife wants a changer. any other suggestions for say $400 and under?
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    onix looks nice but my wife wants a changer. any other suggestions for say $400 and under?

    To the person who sent me a PM, I can't reply yet via PM but I would like to discuss your offer so email me directly jhw59 at hot mail.com
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    jhw59 wrote:
    onix looks nice but my wife wants a changer. any other suggestions for say $400 and under?

    you have PM
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    post 5
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    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    post 6
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    link
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    Mybe you'd be better off saving up a little dough and then look for a solid CDP. Here's another link
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    how much SQ do you lose using a changer? thanks for the links
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    The best changer available today is the Rotel RCC-1055. It is very close to the sound quality of the Rotel RCD-1072 which is a very good single disc player (I could hear no difference between the two of them).

    LINK
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    Post 9-sorry about this gotta get to 10
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    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    jhw59 wrote:
    post 10

    Congratulations...

    all in a day's work:D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    you have PM


    Someone is looking for funds....I know why... :)
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    HTrookie wrote:
    Someone is looking for funds....I know why... :)


    whatever do you mean?:D :confused::D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • polksda
    polksda Posts: 716
    edited November 2006
    sickicw wrote:
    Look into a HD-A1 hd-dvd player. I just got mine and one of the best things about it is it is a really good CD player.

    Seconded. It's built like a brick sh*thouse and the sound quality is amazing. The bonus would be the ability to upconvert DVDs to the moon and play HD-DVDs.

    Some judicious searching can find this for under $400.
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited November 2006
    jhw59 wrote:
    Roy, pls contact me about the nad cd player. I might be interested. jhw59 at hotmail.com

    Jay

    Jay, check your pm's!
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    thanks everyone. Has anyone heard the onix?
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    thanks everyone. Has anyone heard the onix?
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    I was looking into a "budget" CDP some time ago and I checked out the Azur 640, Music Hall 25.2, Onix XCD-99, the Rotel RCD-1070, as well as a Parasound Ultra 2000 DAC paired with my Kenwood CDP. The best of the bunch were the Onix and the Rotel. I didn't notice a clear winner in SQ between the Rotel vs Onix. The Rotel (used) was more expensive. The Onix cost less and came with a 3 year warranty. No brainer imo.

    The XCD-99 isn't as good as any tube CDP I've heard but tubes are a bit more money. Hope this helps :)
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited November 2006
    hey why not check out the denon is your on a tight budget the dcm-380 it has a hdcd or marantz the cc4001 both under 400 new
    Chicomorales:)
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  • jhw59
    jhw59 Posts: 348
    edited November 2006
    Thanks again everyone but I think, at this point, I will use what I have and save my bucks for a home theater outfit to pair with my new plasma (Panasonic 42"). I'll be asking for advice on that in the near future as this is certainly a friendly and helpful forum.

    cheers

    Jay
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