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Looking for a CD player

Dear community,
I listen to CDs only and I have owned an entry level AMC CD9 CD player for the past 15 years.
Over time I modified this unit to the max with very good results.
Now I think I am ready to move on to the next level so I am looking for a used CD player under $1,500.
One that can be further improved would be also interesting.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!
sounasega

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sd40
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+1 re the Denon DCD-1600NE.
My first SACD/CD player was a Marantz SA8004.  I replaced it with a Denon DCD-A100, which I bought gently used.  That was a big step up, but eventually I began to be tempted by the DCD-1600NE and the idea of buying it new so I could take it to a service center about an hour away, if I needed to.  Surprisingly, that was another step up.
As the previous poster said, the improvement in redbook CD's is especially notable.
sd40
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I was very happy with the Denon DCD-A100, and I have kept it as a backup.  The DCD-1600NE was clearer and more detailed.  Whenever I read those words, I wonder if someone is just talking about "brighter."  That's not it, in this case.  I think the DCD-1600NE simply does a better job of bringing out detail, and at no cost to the bottom end.  The two models use different DACs.

I have read that a new DCD-1600NE needs some time to burn in, and that has proven true in my case.  Several months after purchase, it still surprises me.
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