I've had a Marantz 4000OSE for just over two years (used with Perp Tech P-1A and P-3A) and it has worked flawlessly. I tried three other multi-disc players (Sony ES, Onkyo, and Parasound) and the Marantz sounded best by itself and is the most ergomomic. It's also the fastest - drawer opens the fastest, discs cue up and play the quickest, and it changes disc within 4-5 seconds, unlike 10-11 seconds for the others. It seems very well made for a $550.00 player. However, it does lack a great deal as a stand alone player.
Which is a reliable CD changer?
I am seeking the convenience of a multi-disc (5?) CD changer to be used as a transport to feed a DAC. I would like a coax digital output. Even more important, however, is build quality, decent ergonomics, and reliability. I have owned Sony and Yamaha in the past and not had a problem with either. I will not even consider NAD. I have read lots of horror stories about Marantz and HK stuff not working right out of the box, so forget that junk, too. Any other suggestions?