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Cambridge Audio CD Player Has Died

I have a Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD player that is roughly 15 years old. A year ago the left channel went dead & was subsequently repaired. However, yesterday the audio output completely died (no sound whatsoever). Although the unit has served me well, I am reluctant to continue to put more money into repairs of an older unit.

That being said, I have a question for those of you who have more expertise than I. Is there a discernible difference in sound quality between high-end CD players & those more moderately priced? Although I do have a high-quality audio system, I would prefer not to spend a lot of money on a new CD player unnecessarily.
Thank you so much.
Kit
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tablejockey
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Since CA has served you well, have you looked attheir inexpensive transport?
https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/cx/cxc

Using  a dac within your budget, it might be an even nicer sounding combination.

I have an aging 550C that is plugged into one of these:
https://www.denafrips.com/ares
Without it  listenable, but not emotionally engaging. I'm more of a record guy. The Ares gives CD playback a nice boost, close enough to my table system.

CD use  appears to be dwindling activity with all the streaming and NAS stuff becoming more mainstream. I personally don't see it becoming part of my system and listening habits.
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