@n80, how much do you charge for your services? 😃
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So, since there was nothing to lose, I turned on the old Sony and gave it a good Arthur Fonzarelli juke box chop and low and behold it is working fine again. |
I have an Acurus CD player for sale on USAudiomart. Just have not posted it here yet. They don’t make ‘em like this any longer.
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I’ve been very happy with my Cambridge CXC transport, coax out to a Pro-ject Pre DAC. |
I was very pleased with the NAD I bought a few years ago (same price range). Then I picked up a used OPPO DVD player that was appreciably thinner (I have cramped quarters) for 20 bucks. It sounded every bit as good as the NAD (and had a volume control on the remote). There are options out there.
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I love the Bluesound products, and have a Vault2 and two Node2 in different systems in my home. I would dispute that they blow CDPs away, however; I think that the current state of CD replay is really good, and at best the Bliuesound products equal CD replay, especially when the Bluesound and the CDP are both used as transports into the same DAC |
@soix , I did actually think about that but didn't do it. Can't hurt though...........so I tried it and no cigar. I'll leave it unplugged for a while and try it again later.
Thanks guys for all the other advice.
I think the first step is to get the Arcam back home and audition it with the Schiit. If its okay then I'll have to solve the low end problem later.
These types of problems open up all sorts of temptations to spend money. I could take the Schiit Modi Uber 2 down to the cabin and run the Arcam through it and then get a better DAC here at home AND a better CDP..........so tempting.... |
With Arcam/DAC combination being a possibility, it seems that your main problem has become this cheap, second system, player. That is easy. Anything used. If you are not picky, I am sure someone could donate one. You could also grab some new DVD player and be barely above the price of McDonald's family outing, if that much. Not the state of the audiophile art, but some may surprise you. Just make sure it has all the outputs you want. They frequently do not even have RCAs.
Otherwise, for a new one anything already recommended (NAD, Marantz, Denon).
It is not impossible that your Arcam has a SONY transport. At least at some point they used them.
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I will echo the NAD recommendation. They have a few at that price range. NAD was the first player I bought after being a record man most of my life. The NAD 502 was the first player that wasn't crap at a very reasonable price. They've made the 522, 524 and I'm sure others since.
Bob
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I followed a similar path. I found Oknyo a good price point. |
I went from a Sony CDP (5 disc carousel) to a NAD C546BEE a couple of years ago and have been very satisfied. It goes for $500. While not a requirement at the time, I find the USB input to be very useful. NAD has been changing their model lineups the last year or so but I believe the 546 may still be available. I have no experience with their newer models. Lots of good advice here. Just go shopping and see what you like.
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There are plenty of used cd players in the 3-500 range that will crush anything you can find new. |
Look at a used Oppo BDP 93. Great unit for a great price.
JD |
Marantz CD6005.
I have one that i have barely used .
I do not even have it hooked up right now .
I use JRiver Media center and Pandora Plus .
Send me a P.M. , if you are interested .
Read the reviews on it .It is hard to beat for the money .
I would hate to see it go , BUT would be willing to help out a fellow Audiogoner |
Did you try unplugging the Sony to see if it solves the problem?
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I can't believe it. The Sony just bit the dust. Went to put a CD in it just now and it ejects it. Tried other CDs, same thing. Even without a CD it keeps opening the tray and there is a buzzing noise inside.
So the plot thickens.
If I'm happy with the Arcam run through the Schiit Modi I'll just have to buy a cheap-o CDP for the cabin I guess. (The Arcam is no longer an option for down there). Hate to waste any money even on a cheap CDP for a low-fi system but that's where I'm at. |
I will retrieve the Arcam from my cabin this weekend and try it out. Will post my impressions once I've done it. Thanks. |
I was thinking it might be better than the dac in the Sony which you are using in your main system now and you could use the sony in the second system and not lose any SQ while utilizing the transport from the Arcam. Of course it might not be all the better you already have an external dac to give it a try.
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I am not interested in streaming as my primary listening source at this time. Prefer to own my music in a tangible way. Call me a dinosaur, whatever. But really enjoying CDs right now and getting good recordings at great prices.
@djones51, I had thought of that but just assumed that something like the Modi would be inferior to the DAC in the Arcam. I already have a Modi 2 Uber (which means it has a digital in port as well as USB and Toslink.) The digital port is currently free and if the Arcam/Modi combo has the potential to sound as good as the Sony then that would be the cheapest solution by far. I’ll certainly give it a try.
I would at least assume the transport on the Arcam is better than the Sony. |
+1 rhljazz. I also have a Bluesound Node 2 and I could not agree more. There are many streaming services that work with Bluesound and the album selection, flexibility and sound quality trounce 2/3 of all CD players you could buy and ALL the CD players in your price range. It is like moving from a Model T Ford automobile to a Tesla sport sedan.
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If the transport still works on the arcam you could get an external dac like a schiit modi for $99. I have an older 10 year old Onkyo that I only use for a transport even though the dac still works the newer dac in my integrated sounds a lot better even to my wife. |
Onkyo, Cambridge, NAD, Yamaha, Marantz, Denon, if you're buying new. Some pretty decent choices there. |
Check out NAD. Music Direct sells their model C538 for $300. |
Why? For 500.00 or less you can buy a Bluesound Node 2 or 2i plus a Tidal subscription and have instant access to millions of CD’s. Once you use it, you will quickly lose interest in a CD player.
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