CD players, 5-6K

soundstage has a new review of the audio aero capitol 192 and they liked it http://www.soundstage.com/audio_frame.shtml

Sim Audio Eclipse w outboard power supply

The Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 is the best player i have ever heard.

At this price range a used transport/DAC combo would certainly yield superior results than any single box player.A Forsell Air Reference transport ($4000 used) and a Kora Hermes DAC ($1500 new) will make the finest single box player sound like a boombox by comparison.

Look into the Gryphon or the Electrocompaniet EMC-1. These will give even the best separates a run for their money. I own top Goldmund, and I was quite impressed with the performance of both the Gryphon and the EMC-1. Goodluck.

You must give the Marantz SA-1 CD/SACD player consideration.

@tommart 

I’ve got my eye on this one.  Is it worth the price and why?

I have 6,000 cds and around 750 SACDs.  I’m currently using an Oppo 105 as my player.  For $6K, I want to be amazed.  What say ye?

Thanks!

I say this post is over 22 years old, and for good reason.   

drlou77

 

For $6K, there are many excellent choices. Research Ayre, Esoteric, Luxman and Marantz. Prepare to be Amazed.

 

Happy Listening!

@jafant 

Thanks!

drlou77

 

My pleasure. Keep me posted on your buying decision.

 

Happy Listening!

https://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-music-systems-mohican-cd-player

The Hegel Mohican has been replaced by the superior Viking CD Player.

I would check out the Marantz SA-1 which, although a little older, is a killer device.  Another option is the CANOR CD 1.10.  Very good DAC with a tube output stage and a quality transport 

This thread is over 20 years old.

I'm guessing the OP has made his choice, lol.