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New CDP vs. older used and more expensive player

I've been thinking about buying a new Rega Apollo -- I currently have a Planet 2000 -- but I've begun to wonder about spending a bit more in favor of an older used player. I'm particularly interested in the Krell KAV-300cd, which I could pick up used for several hundred more than a new Rega. As a rule, when it comes to CDPs, is age more of a factor than in other components? Is the technology moving so fast that old is, well, old?
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mikewoodkozar
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This is such a good question. Having the used market on Audiogon, you dont really loose that much if you buy a used piece of equipment. If you dont like it, you can turn around and usually get almost what you paid for.

I was just traveling down the same road as you. After hearing what the new players had to offer, i snatched up an older used Classe CDP-1. Really, i love my vinyl, but this sounds pretty darn good.

I am happy.

So, i guess, my two cents is to listen to as many as you can. If you dont have access to listening to them, just take a plunge on one with good reviews, if you hate it, get rid of it.

I went crazy for a while reading reviews, researching and then listeing over and over. Finally i just had to buy one!
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