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Marantz dv-8400 as an audio-only player

I've somehow ended up with both a Marantz dv-8400 and Pioneer dv-59avi dvd player. I use the Pioneer for video, because its performance is bette, and I'm currently using the Marantz as an audio-only player (with cd playback via a digital connection to a Bel Canto DAC2 and muti-channel via analoge outputs).

The most important thing to me is cd playback. My question is, do you think the Marantz is a good cd-transport or would I be better off getting rid of it and getting either a Marantz cd7300 or sa8400 instead (again, to combine with the DAC2).

I'd appreciate any views you may have.
baileyincanberra

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reubent
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Bailey,

If you are only using the Marantz as a redbook CD transport, I would think you would be better off selling it and purchasing a dedicated CD player or dedicated CD transport. There are lots of great CD players or transports available for well under $1000 USD.

You could get an Audio Note, Rega, CEC, Parasound, Camelot, etc.

Enjoy,

TIC
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