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DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS?

Hello All. I'm considering upgrading my Marantz CD5005 cd player. I have enough silver disks to warrant treating them right. The Marantz has been ok but getting longer in tooth. I was curious as to what my fellow 'Goners have heard in the above price range that represent good values (new or used is fine). Amp is a Rogue Sphinx and speakers are new Magnepan MMGi's. Listening tastes are blues, classic rock and a smattering of jazz...Input appreciated...
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beernut OP
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The Vault sounds interesting but the idea of "ripping" 900+ cd's sounds daunting to me...
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beernut OP
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Thank you all for the responses above. I have some great food for thought...

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Thanks for all of the thoughtful input, it will be well taken...
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Great information, I do appreciate the advise and will consider very carefully...

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beernut OP
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Well, I just snagged a mint Opportunity universal player for the one box solution angle. I can always add the day down the road. Thank you all for the great input!
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Good thought but I went he universal route with an Oppo one box solution, for now anyway....
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Check that last comment, BDP 95. Was their top tier player a few years ago....
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BDP-85 which has a top flight DAC chip set. If anything, I would say slightly more detail. The Marantz sound is easy and smooth, some say too smooth. I like the versatility of the Oppo as i have a handful of SACD's as well. I'm not a videophile but it does eliminate another box and connections....
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I'm pleased with the over all sound. I have heard some of the newer units have reliability issues (from a Marantz dealer). I think the sound is refined. I like the Oppo one-box-solution and the sound is comparable...
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