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Replacement CD on a tight budget?

Hello, all,

After some time away from audio due to apartment reasons, I finally have some time to reassemble a system. At this point, it consists only of an Audio Refinement Complete Alpha integrated and a pair of Boston Acoustics Bravos, wall mounted. Due to space reasons, I cannot use other speakers or equipment.

In any case, I'd been pairing my Oppo DV-80H with the Alpha and playing with the video stage shut down, but have never had much love for the unit - in terms of video performance in another system (already in for repair once, free), and in terms of audio: this morning, it began not playing redbooks, and also exhibited problems ejecting, forwarding, stopping, powering off, etc: basically everything.

The problem is that my budget is in the $100-$150 range. What's available that I should consider - both used (links to Audiogon adverts would be appreciated) or (ghasp!) new?
ivyinvestor

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ivyinvestor OP
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Hi,

Thanks for the responses so far.

Not sure if I can make it to $200. Might be flexible up to the cost of the original player - $170. I'll try to read more about these Denons this evening...

Thanks, and please keep any opinions coming. ;)

Best,
Geoff
ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Hey, folks,

I'm sorry: I don't know why I typed Oppo - that's the awesome budget player in another system. The one I need to replace is an older Pioneer DV-563A.

Still: the rest is the same.

Thanks, again, for your thoughts...
ivyinvestor OP
37 posts
 
Hey, folks,

Thanks for the continuing stream of thoughts re: this modest-priced replacement.

I actually don't mind losing video capabilities at all, as we were planning to hook up this kit as audio only.

I'll continue to look into available Cambridge, Rotel, NAD, and S. ES options ... Maybe something nice will come of this.

Best,
Geoff
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