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Need Suggestions on CD Player under 1k

My system:

Aragon Soundstage Pre-amp/Processor
Earthquake Cinenova Grande (300W x 5)
B&W Matrix 804 for fronts
DH Labs BL-1 Series II Interconnects for Amp/Pre-amp
DH Labs Q-10 Internally B-Wired

I have been looking at the Rega Planet 2000, AH! Njoeb Tjoeb 4000, Music Hall, and Cambridge Audio. Any other recommendations would be appreciated. Also going to purchase new interconnects as well. I would also consider used if it could get me better quality ans stay under $1k.

Thanks,
Craig
craigt
phild
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Hi Driver, I'm not too familair with many CDPs in that price range, so I can't speak from experience. I've heard great things about so many, and I'm pretty sure that a used Meridian, Audio Note, Cary, Resolution Audio, Muse, Theta, Arcam, etc. that originally cost thousands will sound better than a $400 Cambridge or Music Hall...even if they are a few years older. I would think that the Rega Planet and Tjoeb (with NOS tubes) should also sound better than the $400-$500 players, but I'm sure all four of Craigt's picks are great players in their price range. One things certain...they'll all sound a little different, and he'll likely prefer one over the others.
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wombat3
21 posts
 
another option which could come in under 1k is to pick up a used Tjoeb and have Dan Wright modify it-
Adam
craigt OP
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Adam.....What does Dan Wright do to the Tjoeb?

Thanks to all who have responded....I will try some those recommendations....

Craig
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