Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player?


My ARC CD2 just died...I think the laser finally gave up the ghost.  Any how I've got thousands of red book CDs in my library and need a replacement player.  I'm thinking an ARC CD 3MKII or the Mark Levinson 390S.  Am I crazy to be thinking this?  Got a budget of around $2000.00.  My system, though dated, is made up of higher end stuff: ARC 25 pre amp, ARC VT 150 mono amps, VPI TNT IV, Wilson Witts, all running through Transparent Reference (Balanced).
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Thank You for the update. AYRE certainly knows how to make a killer player.  Enjoy the Music.

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Excellent price on the Cary DCM600. I would certainly ask if Cary plans on providing parts/service in the future. Happy Listening!
Thanks! for sharing All.
good to read that so many of you still enjoy a cd player.
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I totally agree- beernut.
I do not mind exchanging discs in a cd/sacd player as well.
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Thanks! for sharing- George and nordicnorm.
I have never read a bad report on the DV-50s player.
I hope Esoteric continues support and parts for these older spinners.

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You own a very nice system- cmcdaniel5

Yes, go for it. Consider a CD3, CD5 or CD7. Keep me posted on the model that you choose. Happy Listening!