looking for a new cd player

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jjeckelxz5
jjeckelxz5 Posts: 48
edited August 2008 in Electronics
i've been looking for one for a little while now, the 2 i'm thinking about are the marantz cc4001 and Denon DCM-390, it seems like marantz cd changers have a lot of issues so i'm leaning toward the denon, i would prefer a 5 disc changer but would settle for a single disc if the quality is going to be better, any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated, and my budget is $350
reciever-Yamaha rxv1700
front-RM50t
center-RM30
surrounds-M40
rear surrounds-RM30
velodyne minivee
playstation 3
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited August 2008
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    I would recommend to save $100 more to get a second hand Rotel 1072 or Arcam 73 CD player.
    If you can find Rotel 1070 CD player used, it might be around your budget.
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  • Braddles
    Braddles Posts: 228
    edited August 2008
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    I have got a new marantz 6002 cdp and love it. Sounds great with all types of music. They havnt been out all that long but have a look on ebay. Ive seen some going cheeper than in the shops.
    2 Channel
    Amp - Jas Audio Bravo 3.2 set
    Power Cord - Tunami GPX
    CDP - Marantz cd6002 - Audio gd Ref 5 Dac
    Speakers - Tekton Lore,Polk Audio RTA11tl completely refreshed.
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited August 2008
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    You should try a Playstation 1 SCPH-1001 and report back with your findings. :)
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2008
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    Forget the two you mentioned. They are average at best. For that price range get a dedicated CDP. Sure, there are universals that will "do the job" but at that price range I would want all my $ going to the best CD playback possible. For $300± NEW I would look at a NAD C-515BEE or a Cambridge Audio 340C. I too prefer a CD changer but they are are dying breed....IMO the best on the market today is the Rotel RCC-1055 and it retails for $700.

    If you are looking used, (or maybe factory refubished) there are lots of alternatives. The Rotel RCD-1072, NAD C-542 or the Cambridge Audio Azur 540C V2 come to mind as used/refurb CDPs that might be in your range.
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