This popped up and I thought I would update for similar reasons as the other most recent input. I ended up with a Marantz ND8006 which is a CDP and streamer combo that was priced well as a catalog photo shoot leftover at Audio Advisor. I still use it almost daily and it has worked pretty well in the 7 or so years I have had it. The CDP sound is quite good though a bit warmer than the old Cambridge with perhaps a little less detail. The streamer end of it is maybe a bit dated and I have been less happy with it becuse HEOS is not built into it and must be installed on an Android tablet which I had to buy to use it. HEOS has gotten better over the years but this setup is a bit clunky. But it has done the trick and I dont stream often so its less intrusive. With some hearing loss and tinnitus, it works for my needs and where I am headed as I age. So be it. My Sony 5400 just powers along, still sounds great and plays my SACDs and CDs quite cleanly and with more detail and is one of the best things I have bought in the last 15 years. I wish Sony felt it advantageous to get back into more of an audio market presence. I have usually been happy with their stuff, especially when I could find ES versions.
Cambridge Audio 740 cdp dying...suggested replacement?
My 10 year old Cambridge Audio 740 is having drawer and possibly laser issues for the 2nd time. Looking for suggestions on a new cdp. I have literally 1000s of cds so a player is definitely wanted/needed.( My Squeezebox touch is also aging so a combo might be ok). Pure player or transport is fine. Will be in a main system for now playing all kinds of music. New with known durability is good as no techs in Hawaii for all intents and purposes. $500-2000 range. Like Marantz though I was told by a dealer that only the cd8005 held up well. Heard a Rega Apollo last year, sounded nice. Beyond that no recent examples. Have a Sony ES sacd5400 in a second system which is best for sacds but also no longer made.
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