Any Decent Sounding Multiple CD Players?


Looking for advice: I am putting together an office system and would like the convenience of a multiple CD player, so I don't have to get up and change CD's every hour. I don't really need to have a player that plays 25 or more discs; even a five disc player would be a great convenience. My office system will have an Audio Note (tube) integrated, Rogers LS3/5A speakers. I don't want to spend more than $500 by the way. Any thoughts or recommendations for multiple CD players would be appreciated.
nmoran98e8
I like my Marantz cc-65 5 disc changer that I use in my office for "ambient sound." Unless you are going to do some "critical" listening in the office, this changer is in your price range, built like a tank, sounds good, and can be used with an outboard dac, if needed. Good luck.
my nad cd-changer retailed for $500 & i got it as a demo unit for $350. i a-b'd it in my system w/an alchemist nexus ($1700 single-cd player) & there was absolutely no difference. (cary & melos preamps, marchand x-over, meret re monitors bi-amped w/electrocompaniet amps, vmps larger subs powered by bridged adcom gfa-555's). w/your hi-quality a-n integrated, it's prolly all ya need. my brother-in-law a-b'd the alchemist in *his* system w/the $3500 res-audio cd-55, & he said the differences were minor, & only noticeable in direct a-b comparison w/the same tracks going simultaneously thru 2 inputs on his pre, while he was going back-n-forth between the two. fwiw... doug
I love my CAL-10 and have seen them used for 600-700, but at the time was also auditioning an NAD changer for appx 500 new that sounded VERY musical. I will check my notes for the model number
The CAL Audio Labs CL 10 is a great sounding player at any price andjust as important in the office it is fast changing and quiet!!!
The basic flaw in any multiple CD player for under $500 is the less than great D/A converters and output stage you will get. Just about any major brand Cd player (with digital out) will be fine IF you also pick up a used separate D/A converter. Since this is for office use, it doesn't have to be the very best!
Get the MSB Link DAC and hook it up to the Aiwa XC-35 sold by Best Buy, J&R Music World, etc. Get you a decent Toslink cable (yes, this combo sounds better with Toslink). If you shop around you could find this setup for around $500.00 or a little more, but it will cremate, stomp, and wipe out any 5-disc changer at even twice the price. Just remember the Link DAC takes forever to break-in - sounds 2-D and crude new out of the box. Also, the Aiwa is a cheap little clunker but sounds good using it as a transport for the Link DAC. The Adcom and Denon changers might be a tad better sounding as transport (and much better built and better sounding as stand-alones), but for $500-$600 the Aiwa/MSB with Toslink can't be beat. Read the reviews in Stereophile, Bound For Sound, SoundStage, and others.
denon DCM 460. 5 disc carousel. am playing thru an audio note dac and meishu int. amp into dunlavy speakers SCIVa.
If you can find a Phillips carousel you be satisfied.And you might get one for about 200.00. Nice sound. If you can find a used CAL {California audio Labs} used 5 CD carousel you be tickled pink. GOOD LUCK.And you cant go wrong with a Sony ES.