In my experience, the ability of CD players to play CD-R's is usually dependent on the MEDIA and not on the actual transport. It is very important to have correct recording and a blank that has good enough reflectivity. I've had luck with the better Sony 80 min CD-R's. The cheapo CD-R's won't play most of the time... The CD-RW's usually don't play on CD only players because of the extremely low reflectivity of the disk. I have seen them work in SACD players and cheaper Yamaha's though.
High End CDP's that play CD-R & CD-RW's?
I'm in the market for a new (to me, but probably used) CD player in the $2K range (give or take) that will also play CD's that are made on a CD recorder such as a Marantz, HHB, Tascam, etc. I'm very interested in a Meridian 508.24, but also would consider BAT, ARC, Cary 303-200, possibly the Electrocompanient, or Muse etc.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Any advice would be appreciated!