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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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twoleftears
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An omission (mea culpa).  I am reminded that the Simaudio Neo 260D at 3K is another direct competitor to the Bryston, Hegel, and Primare.
jafant
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Agreed - twoleftears

Simaudio does make nice players.

Happy Listening!

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aolprodj
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The Naim CD-5 XS Factory sealed closeout for $2,395.00
here on the gon, it is better than my Oppo 95, Eastern Electric Minimax combo
after about 48 hours of break-in and beat my aurender A10 streaming Tidal MQA.
I thought CDs where dead it brought them back to life. Highly recommended .
jafant
18,958 posts
 

Agreed aolprodj

Naim does make very nice cd players. I have often thought about that company not getting into the SACD end of development. I have always wanted to audition the 555 top-of-the-line spinner.

Happy Listening!

zerofox
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I will be 55 years old in September. I go to work. Half of my job is dealing with computers. Will not connect to internet. Over. And over again. Where is the Tech Support guy? Password. After password after Password. I can’t remember them all. When I get home, the Last thing I want to feel is that I’m at the discretion of a computer. I want to spin a disc. Large or small. Relax. Close my eyes. Relax.
I realize this is an old thread but I just came across it. The OP said this above.
This is exactly why I still listen to CDs 100%. Just bought a used Sim Audio CD player. Don’t want to worry if my streamer has grabbed an IP address, if my router needs to be rebooted, etc. I do this during the day at work. Just want to listen to the music.
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