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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.


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mesch
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I believe a CD player or transport would be an improvement over the blueray players. Should equal the file playback.
mesch
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You might consider the Onkyo 7030. Sells for under $180 new. Built like a tank. Has SPDIF output for use as a transport.
mesch
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Hope the 7030 works out for you. Let us know what you think of it. Seems like a great budget CD player. If looking to purchase a CD player I would also give it a try.
mesch
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Great that it worked out for you! The Onkyo is truly well built for it's price point. Have you tried it direct to your amp to know how it sounds as a stand alone player?
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