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CDP W/ Digital input

I am in the market for a new CDP with a digital input that can decode audio streaming from my PC. This will then play through my Linn Waconda, Klout and Keilidhs. I'm looking at spending somewhere in the neighborhood of $1000-$2000. I know of a few models but am wondering what else is out there. I've read up on the following. Cary 303/200, RA opus-21, Quad CDP-2, Musical Fidelity Pre-24CD, and denon 9000. If you've got one to add to the list or comment on one of the above it would be much appreciated. This will be relpacing my trusty Linn Karik CD player so that is pretty much the baseline for playback quality. I'm guessing it won't be hard to eclipse the Karik with most of the offerings listes above but I have yet to hear any of them.
etep29

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reubent
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Etep29,

I've owned the Resolution Audio Opus 21, Quad CD-P and Musical Fidelity CD/Pre-24.

The RA Opus 21 was the best sonically, but also the most expensive. The Quad 99 CD-P was very good and was easily the best value. I didn't care for the MF CD/Pre-24.

My Quad was the older CD-P, not the mkII. It was very good in my system and I only paid $825 for it lightly used. I have since sold it in a consolidation effort, but I miss it!

Enjoy,

TIC
reubent
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Etep29,

Reply back to this post once you get a chance to listen to the Quad. I'm curious to know what you think of it. I liked my CDP-mk I very much.

Also, let us know if it works with your cable box. My cable box would not output PCM, so it did not work. The DVD player worked great through the Quad. Also, I used the Quad's volume control, even when playing DVDs through it. It worked very well.

Enjoy,

TIC
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