Cambridge 340C??? is it worth getting

Chicomoralessxm
Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
edited December 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm looking for a nice entry level cd player for my 2 channel setup. Ihave not been able to hear (no dealers nearby) by is this cd a good idea i'm seen some reviews riping it my other choice would prob be nad 522bee new model??? which of these two is the better choice for my music. I listen to jazz r&b you name it well almost anything really. I'm getting a pair of rti'6s next month?? any suggustions or should i save and go a step higher say the 640 or nad 542 would love a rotel but thats outta my price range??? any suggustions??? please
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2006
    Save and get a Rotel 1072.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    The source is very important (garbage in = garbage out). I think that you'd be better off saving up some more money to get a better CDP that'll be with you for a longer period of time rather than purchasing a "budget" player that you're going to end up upgrading.

    If you really want to stick with a low cost player I've found the Onix XCD-99 to be just as good as the Rotel 1070 / 1072.

    Here is a link to some other players: link

    Good luck :)
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited November 2006
    How much for the rotel 1072??? you'd put that over the CA 640c??? love the look and sound of rotel though but i think its a little outta my price range right now
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    here you go - follow the link Rotel 1072 CDP. Go get it!
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited November 2006
    thanks for the link Halo but 2 probs one as you can see my address i'm located in the warm and sunny caribbean and secondly i'm not a supporter of used stuff well mainly electronics sources imparticular cdplayers moving parts??? i dont think so i'd rather save and get it or if i can't afford set my sights a little lower and make do till i get what i really want but thanks anyway i think i'll get the denon dcm changer for nowdcm-390
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited November 2006
    Sorry, I don't know about the models you mentioned but try to buy the best cdp you can find. It's better to start with a great source and not have to worry about upgrading it.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited November 2006
    The Onix X-99 has been replaced by the CD-5. It sells for $399, I'm doing a review on one right now. A solid piece of equipment.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    markmarc wrote:
    The Onix X-99 has been replaced by the CD-5. It sells for $399, I'm doing a review on one right now. A solid piece of equipment.
    :cool: Can't wait to read the review!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    Nothing wrong with buying used. My entire 2 channel rig except for the turntable was bought used. I would recommend the Rotel linked above or Roy Munson has a NAD C542 CDP at a very nice price. Here is the link to that one:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46192

    Either one would be much better than the Denon for close to the same money.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited November 2006
    So you would reccomend the nad542 i've heard good this about........seems alot of people prefer it over the CA 640 someone who compared the two refered the to the CA as sounding to "techical" less warm not sure what that means??? lol
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Oh quick question any heard of music hall the cd25.2 in particular??? is that on par with the onix you guys are suggusting???
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited December 2006
    Chicomoralessxm wrote:
    Oh quick question any heard of music hall the cd25.2 in particular??? is that on par with the onix you guys are suggusting???
    Beneath the skin they are supposed to be identical. The Onix is the better buy when you consider that it's less expensive to begin with + you get a 3 year warranty. AV123 has very good customer service. IMO, the Onix CD-5 is a much nicer looking piece of equipment (Gloss black faceplate with gold trim and buttons).
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited December 2006
    I currently have both the Music Hall cd25.2 and the Onix CD-5 on hand for reviews. From all that I have seen so far they are identical under the hood.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Well i will eager look out for that marc let me when you review will that be in the next issue??
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Halo wrote:
    Beneath the skin they are supposed to be identical. The Onix is the better buy when you consider that it's less expensive to begin with + you get a 3 year warranty. AV123 has very good customer service. IMO, the Onix CD-5 is a much nicer looking piece of equipment (Gloss black faceplate with gold trim and buttons).
    Nothing personal but are you serious?? when it comes too sweeter looks i love the music hall for sure not comparision there at all!!! But now hey we buy a cdp for its sound right so i respect your input on that.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited December 2006
    Chicomoralessxm wrote:
    Nothing personal but are you serious?? when it comes too sweeter looks i love the music hall for sure not comparision there at all!!! But now hey we buy a cdp for its sound right so i respect your input on that.
    If we all liked the same things this would be a pretty boring hobby. I prefer the looks of the Onix CD-5 to that of the Music Hall 25.2 and the Cambridge Audio Azur 640. That is my preference. As far as sound quality - I again preferred the Onix CD-5 over the Azur, the 640, and the Rotel RCD-1070. Factor in that the Onix is less expensive than all those other players and that it comes with a 3 year warranty it easily tops the others IMHO. My $.02
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Ok i respect that. Yep variety is indeed the spice of life. Plus what the heck would i know i've only seen the music hall online heck i have not even heard of them till a few months ago but i will check them out hey if you know anyone at onix tell them to upgrade that website its not very appealing and does no do the quality of products that they are selling justice at the least. rotel Ca music hall hey even denon yammie hk all have far better sites its not just cost of them but its the first impression they make to a potential buyer just my my humble opipion.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited December 2006
    Would the how would the polk rti6 sound with the that setup the onix cd-5 or the ca anyone tested that out before the onix price does sound competitive though
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