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New or Old CD Player?

Let's say I have $5K, tops, to buy a CD player. I don't need digital inputs, outputs, etc. I don't need to spin SACD's. I only intend to play Redbook CD's and want a one-box solution. Would my money be better spent on a new unit, like maybe a Hegel Mohican? Or should I buy a component that was close to state of the art a decade ago? Like maybe a Simaudio 750D, or an Audio Research Reference CD8? Thoughts?
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jafant
18,844 posts
 

Much Thanks! nonoise


how long have you owned your SA-15S ?


Happy Listening!

jafant
18,844 posts
 

Another buyer of the SA-10, from a different forum, referenced Audio Emporium in WI.

Happy Listening!

everest
13 posts
 
Another option for great redbook playback is the Ayre C-5xe ... also plays any disc you throw at it.
playpen
161 posts
 
I run an old Denon 1520 with a spare 2  backup's and Bryston Dac.I hate break downs.Does anybody think a Rotel 1570 would sound better than it?I did some vibration control on it with very heavy brass and vibration pods on top of it and it really helps open up the sound field over head.
usmcjax
5 posts
 
After reading several people's recommendation for the Cambridge CXC player I bought one. Audio Advisor was out of stock but I bought one from Crutchfield for the same price. $449 delivered. 
I must say it is a great player and I am very appreciative of the recommendations. It replaced a Marantz.
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