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Need help choosing a new CD Player

I consider myself new to this hobby although I have dabbled a bit over the past 30 years or so.  Recently purchased a McIntosh MA252 integrated and have a set of B&W Matrix speakers (1985 - 1989 vintage) that sound pretty good .  Looking for a CD player (prefer under $1000) to replace my current Samsung DVD player.   I primarily listen to classic rock and some classical.

For this price range am looking at the following:

Marantz CD6007

Rotel CD11 Tribute or CD 14

Pro-Ject CDBox S2 Chrome

My listening room is a little odd shaped (11x 16, bay window at one end and glass wall at the other end) and I have to listen across the shorter distance due to the room configuration.

Eventually will upgrade the speakers, but for now need a CD player

Would appreciate some advice on a decent quality CD player (at this time, not interested in a CDT and DAC setup).   Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

 

deadhead58

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jl35
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Rega Apollo and Marantz 6007, own both

jl35
4,143 posts
 

Bluesound not remotely like having a CD Player...having to rip first is a very major "downfall" .... not that there is anything wrong with streaming or ripping if that's what you like...but entirely different...

jl35
4,143 posts
 

Maybe so on the Vault, but you are paying a lot of money for a feature you don't want, and could be applied to a much better sounding CD Player...

jl35
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I have 3 streamers in house reubent and enjoy them all, especially now with all the best of 2021 lists coming out, though I do prefer CD and LP to streaming...

jl35
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I've bought many used CD Players and never had a problem, but understand the concern if the player is more than a few years old...though it's actually pretty easy to find out if replacement transports and lasers are available, as some companies stockpile many or it is a generically available part...and the savings can be quite substantial

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