Do you have a lot of CDs? One thing to consider would be a streamer that incorporates a CD ripper that can also just play CDs. Melco N100 is a streamer with 2TB storage and if you get their CD ripper it can be used as a CD player. Total cost around $3500. The N100 can also be used as a server for other servers that may be on the network, such as in a second system elsewhere in the home
CD and Network Streamers
I've ben out of the audio hobby for some time and just now getting back in.
System - Bryston 4B ST amp, ARC LS 25 MkII preamp, Aerial Model 8 speakers.
I likely need a decent CD player but these streaming pieces sounds really interesting. The 3 to 5K price is honestly more than I'm willing to spend though as I won't lister to the system more than occasionally. Does anyone know:
1. A decent CD/ Streamer combo for $1,500 or less
2. A $1,000 Streamer seperate they'd recommend
Thanks!