I have a Pioneer dv-48 elite CD/SACd player + Merason Frerot DAC. I can literally sing the praises of this combo. One of my close friends has the audiolab 6000 CDT+Merason Frerot DAC. Sound amazing. Well within the budget of you consider used.
Ruminations On CD Players
After multiple factory rebuilds, I'm ready to replace my twenty year old Arcam CD-73 CD player. I've looked through lists of recommended CD players in the $2000 range, and have noticed that some are all-inclusive while others have separate transports and DACs. Other than ease of replacement, what are the benefits of having the transport and DAC separate? Any recommendations on CD players in this price range? I only have music CDs so don't need anything that can do more than that.
Thanks,
John Cotner
New Ulm, MN