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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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bo1972
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We have a modified a Onkyo NS-6170. In shootouts it outperformed the most epensive SACD players of Marantz even with 16 bit 44.1 khz recordings. Audio is all about effectness and result.
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spenceroo
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If you like your Marantz, you should give the HD-CD1 a try. I just got one about a week ago, and it sounds wonderful. It's also built solid, and it looks great. After having my previous player for over 10 years, listening to CD's now is a whole new experience. Gone is the sterile glare of old. It's hard to beat at $599, and I've had players that cost a WHOLE lot more.
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beernut OP
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Good thought but I went he universal route with an Oppo one box solution, for now anyway....
mesch
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I woud like to know what you think of the Oppo vs. your Marantz when playing CDs. Which Oppo?
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