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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).
cmcdaniel5
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jbuhl
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brand new 321 still in box
https://www.paragonsns.com/product/wadia-321/

transport refurb with warranty
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-ps-audio-perfectwave-cd-transport-memory-player-re...
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gk1009
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 For a solid cd player look for an A.D.S CD3 or CD4, in the 80's  a CD3 was 2k, they are bullet proof having been developed by BRAUN. For info call Cosmophonic Sound in NYC they provide  service and have a great rep.
shoff
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I've seen  Esoteric X05 CD/SACD players go for $2200.  Amazing player!
mdiaz
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Within you budget I would suggest the Oppo also. If you can go higher I suggest the PSADUDIO DSP. Incredible unit!!!
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