Advice re CD Player upgrade requested

Thanks everyone!

I will consider all of your options.The MAC player is out due to my budget.So is the Bryston I guess.

My Sony player is over 20 years old so I was thinking that perhaps the newer  technologies would enhance listening.As they say, the source component is crucial in the chain.

Gabe

I have had quality issues with CA products as well as Panasonic/Technics thus my bias.No issues with Marantz,Sony or Yamaha.

Thanks all.

I ordered the CD 6006 by Marantz.Like it's features .Delete function, random play,USB A slot for iPod.Also got a 15% discount on the list price....

You are so right mental, most of us have different combinations of components.

Mike,I do own an Oppo BDP 103 which is used exclusively for DVD video.My 2 channel system is dedicated toward music, housed in a custom made cabinet.Since the 1970s,my stereo system has always taken priority over the TV.
According to my dealer,a long time respected retailer in our area, the Marantz CD 6006 is a very good unit.We shall see....

HIFIMAN 5 said:

"Congratulations on your purchase!  Once you have it and have it broken in, it would be nice to hear how it sounds in your system."

Well I'm happy to report that the Marantz CD 6006 sounds great.It's connected to my McIntosh integrated amp in two separate ways.

One ,to an unbalanced input with high end RCA cables.And  secondly via optical input to a Musical Fidelity MX DAC which goes into the balanced inputs of the amp.

The unbalanced direct source sounds better than that going through the DAC.I am surprised as the DAC costs twice as much as the Marantz CD 6006.

This is my first new CD player in 19 years and although it is not a "HIGH END" unit, it sure sounds great!

The only thing I was disappointed in is that it's made in Vietnam,not even China.It's seems well built however with no obvious flaws.

The  other electronic device I have owned made in that country was a Vox electric guitar amp.That one was very heavy, durable and worked just fine.

Gabe