CD Player Suggestions

MillerLiteScott
MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
edited May 2007 in Electronics
I am looking to incorporate a new to me CD player for my 2 channel listening pleasure. Right now I have $ 500 tucked away and figured that was a good start. I could sell my Monitor 5's from garage set up to free up a little more scratch but I think I am reaching my point of diminishing returns considering my gear. I only own 1 SACD. I am not sure which format is for me because I have not heard any of them. I have been looking on the gon and here for CD players but I don't really know what I am looking at or for.

The new CD player will be the source in my 2 channel rig as you see in my sig below. I may up grade to a common ground tube amp with more power so I can use my SDA's. I am currently happy with my RTA 11t's and the SDA 2 B's and don't see any major upgrades to anything more than a pair of mid sized SDA's.

I will hang up and listen.

Thanks,

Scott
I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited May 2007
    What about the Sony in the Flea market. It has SACD.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    Seems that half the world is using the Rotel RCD-1072. I was looking at a couple on Agon in the $500 range. Think cfrizz might have that.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Sony ES and the Rotel RCD-1072 would make the list.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • cbl117
    cbl117 Posts: 285
    edited May 2007
    If your interested...I have a rotel 1072 thats in absolute mint shape. $525 shipped ups ground with insurance. I can get some pictures ready if your interested. Its the silver faceplate version. Comes with original box, packaging, remote. Sorry to spam you, just wanted to give a heads up since I was going to put this on the flea market in a few days.:)
    2 Channel

    Vandersteen 3a Sigs
    Music Reference RM-200
    Hovland HP-100
    VPI Scout w/ Benz Ace
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cables
    Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects
    Cardas Golden Power Cords
    PS Audio UPC-200HB
    Black Diamond Racing Isolation
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited May 2007
    pm sent
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2007
    I would not consider above $500 to be diminishing returns. In my experience, if anything, going above $500 starts to really show the differences between okay CDPs and really good ones.

    Russman, among others here, have said great things about the Rotel. Sid and I love our Shanling CDT100 (~$1000). Consider the CDP by Music Hall also.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited May 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Sony ES and the Rotel RCD-1072 would make the list.

    You can come over and listen to my Sony C555ES if you're interested. Mine's not for sale, but at least you could put your ears to one in a set up with 2B's before you pull the trigger.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited May 2007
    Shameless plug. The Arcam CD73T I have for sale

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51379
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Wow.

    $ 115 Sony SACD/CE 595
    $ 525 Rotel RDC 1072
    $ 500 Jolida JD100
    $ 450 Arcam CD73T

    Let me sleep on this and do some more interwebbing and listen to any endorsements and I may have an answer after some more thinking after work tomorrow.

    Thanks,

    Scott

    Ben what is you schedule looking like? I want you to hear my gear also.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • cbl117
    cbl117 Posts: 285
    edited May 2007
    Scott, Where are you finding a jolida JD100 for $500? I ask because I'm interested in picking up one of these cdp soon. Thanks
    2 Channel

    Vandersteen 3a Sigs
    Music Reference RM-200
    Hovland HP-100
    VPI Scout w/ Benz Ace
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cables
    Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects
    Cardas Golden Power Cords
    PS Audio UPC-200HB
    Black Diamond Racing Isolation
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Through a PM. I do not want to start any trouble, But I got dibs at this point.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • cbl117
    cbl117 Posts: 285
    edited May 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Through a PM. I do not want to start any trouble, But I got dibs at this point.

    If you decide against the jolida and the gods approve, I'd like to take second spot.:D
    2 Channel

    Vandersteen 3a Sigs
    Music Reference RM-200
    Hovland HP-100
    VPI Scout w/ Benz Ace
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Cardas Golden Reference Speaker Cables
    Cardas Golden Reference Interconnects
    Cardas Golden Power Cords
    PS Audio UPC-200HB
    Black Diamond Racing Isolation
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,606
    edited May 2007
    Sounds like the audio powers to be have smiled upon you. If one of those CDPs don't make you happy, there isn't much hope left.
    For me, the Rotel or the Arcam would do it. Both good players for the money.
    Jolida aint too shabby, either.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited May 2007
    I know this will get me burned at the stake, but I always used a record changer (i.e., stacked albums and they dropped on one another) and I have had only one single play CDP. I know the quality is supposed to be much better, but I really like the convenience of multiple play. I suppose for serious listening where I am focused on the music, I would be willing to get up from my chair every 50 minutes to insert a new disk. Jaba the Hut (sp?)
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    Thoughts anyone?
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Wow.

    $ 115 Sony SACD/CE 595
    $ 525 Rotel RDC 1072
    $ 500 Jolida JD100
    $ 450 Arcam CD73T

    Let me sleep on this and do some more interwebbing and listen to any endorsements and I may have an answer after some more thinking after work tomorrow.

    Thanks,

    Scott

    Ben what is you schedule looking like? I want you to hear my gear also.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited May 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Thoughts anyone?

    If you've got a DAC the Sony is great for the price.

    I heard Russ' Arcam at the Lone Star Audio Fest and thought it was spectacular! I've put it on my short list of transports after I get a decent pre/amp or integrated.
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2007
    Ps1.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited May 2007
    How about a Shanling? Just a suggestion...
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    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited May 2007
    Jolida for $500 Go for it.

    JT
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    I am leaning to the Jolida side of the fence. I have the scratch but I am still thinking. From what I have read it will tame the harsh high end I am experiencing with my free CD players and have read that it has some tight/punchy bass which will work well with my current equipment and room.

    The only CD player I have heard worth anything was Schwingdings Denon 2910 and he has upgraded also.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    SS - Onix CD5 $399 3 year warranty. Upgrades available through Underwood hi-fi.

    Tube - Jolida JD100 - upgrades available through HRAM.
    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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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited May 2007
    What about a used Rega Planet? I just thought I would throw that out, they go for around $500....
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2007
    If you get a chance, get your ears on the Ah! with the tubed upsampler,I picked up one that was used for 625.00.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited May 2007
    MillerLiteScott wrote: »
    Ben what is you schedule looking like? I want you to hear my gear also.


    Hey man,

    Your PM box runneth over. This Friday would work great for me.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited May 2007
    I just recently picked up an Arcam CD72T and have been nothing but pleased with it. I like it far better than the Cambridge Audio 640C I had.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2007
    I want to get an Arcam player at some point.

    I really like the flexibility of my sony SACD through the Theta DAC, tho. Especially since I need the volume controlled headphone out it provides.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    strider wrote: »
    Hey man,

    Your PM box runneth over. This Friday would work great for me.

    All clear. And Friday is clear for me also. Just need details and addy again.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited May 2007
    I am trying to decide between the Jolida and the Arcam.

    What do ya think?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,815
    edited May 2007
    Once you go tube, you'll never go back.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited May 2007
    I've been happy with my Rotel 1072 as a transport, but it compared really well with my Bel Canto DAC2 which by most accounts ain't no slouch in its own right.

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Sony 75" Bravia 4K | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Rotel Michi P5 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
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