friend is looking for good $800-$1200 cd player


new or used

cannot be top loading so Rega's are out

wants engaging musical performance and good tonal balance

new or used - preferably with remote

he has a plinus 8200 int, B&W Matrix 3 speakers and a 12 by 15 room (he's moving up from an old denon)

any suggestions?

thanks
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Showing 2 responses by marakanetz

No need to spend $800. your friend can get Nad 541i or Cambridge D500SE for much less with great performance and functions.
Dmitrydr,

Upgrading to accept IEC cords more-likely will be pointless unless you wish to use longer cord. This general rule of thumb can be applied to any NAD electronics since the wall AC influence problems are taken care of inside their boxes.