I would also add these things to my list to consider when buying a CDP. Namely, (1)How well does it track (and prevent skipping) (2) Will it play a CDR,(3) Customer service after the sale,(4)warranty(if buying new). I've only heard the older NAD/Rotel CDP's. My feeling would be go w/ the Arcam.(Lots of older 7SE'S on the market.) The Arcam distributor has excellent customer sevice BTW. Good luck on your quest.
Neither laid-back nor refined.
I'm looking for a used CD player to pair with a Jolida JS-1501RC Hybrid integrated amp. I like the midrange and bass of the hybrid, and the fact that the tube character isn't overpowering. Now, in my price range used are the following:
Music Hall CD 25
Arcam cd 62
Rotel RCD-971
Rega Planet (Original)
NAD c541i or c521i.
I do not want a laid back player--combined with a liquid tube sound, I don't think I'd be happy. I like a little drive and excitement out of my CDs. Moreover, I listen to lots of "substandard" recordings: lo-fi indie rock, mono reissues of Jazz and Blues as well as early Jamaican music. I'd like something a little bit forgiving of these kinds of things. Can anyone comment on this?
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