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Looking for a Cd player/ transport.

I have a couple LG Blue Ray players outputting to a Topping d50 (Coax and/or Optical). The sound is a step above tolerable. Same songs run as FLACs thru JRiver to Topping with USB sound pretty good in comparison. Is it worth it to get a CD player/ transport $400 or under to play CDs that would out-play the JRiver Flacs? Any thoughts appreciated.


andrake

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andrake OP
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Thanks George, and very much worth checking out.
andrake OP
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Thanks Mesch. Coincidently, that is what I dug up also. Probably give it a try.
andrake OP
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Thanks Michael, the link was definitely worth the read, though I might give the onkyo a try first. Not happy, I can return, then maybe get a bit more adventurous and consider used Mag.
andrake OP
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Hi Michael & Mesch:
Got the Onkyo 7030 ($130) to pair with Topping d50 thru coax cable. This is a Very Nice combination. Compared to Flacs thru JRiver and USB to the Topping, right off more body, more there there, increased detail from lower mids on up, Harshness greatly reduced. Some vocals still somewhat recessed, but I think that's more a function of my setup. Anyway, a great price per pound combination. Listening to a Lot more CD's these days. Thanks for all our suggestions.  
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