New CD Player

@adiorio 

Another Avenue to check out is getting a CD transport and a separate DAC.  I have a Cambridge Audio CDT6000 (full price new $599)  and I tried three DAC’s before I settled on a Denafrips Pontus ll. I also use the Pontus ll with my streamer.  But I must say the Aries ll from the same company is really good for the price. 
 

All the Best.

rubicon15

Always good to see a CJ DV-2b fan and owner.

Happy Listening!

jafant,

It’s been a fantastic player. I picked it up used in mint condition over 12 years ago. I’ve read a few threads on different sites regarding the replacement of the disc assembly. Unfortunately, Sony no longer manufactures the unit. My DV still works like a champ. As you know, this player is built like a tank. Hope yours is still going strong. 

THYNAME is forgetting something. Yes 1's are 1's and 0's are 0's, but the digital to analog converter, (DAC), analog output stage ,makes a lot of difference in sound quality. A cheap op amp output, compared to an all discrete , class A output stage would not sound as good. Cary makes good stuff. I think the DAC analog output stage in your CDP is of excellent quality, and you would have to spend a considerable sum in order to get something better.

You're talking about 0's and 1's, dude. A CD player from 25 years ago is fine,  much less 12 years ago or even last week.