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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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I hace the RCD-971 in my system currently.

I wouldnt call it laid back, but, it certainly doesnt have the dynamics of my older Theta DAC. I prefer the DAC to the Rotel on almost every type of music.

However I found the Rotel Better/equal to many players in the $700.00 retail range.

I agree the Rega may be too laid back for you.

The Rotel tracks like a champ, and plays CDRs as well.

Good luck.
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