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Anyone Use A CD Recorder For Main Play Back?

Is this audio blasphemy? My Marantz Sa-14 is still down as I wait to see if the part pointed out to me by another member will work. In the meantime I have been using my CD recorder for play back. It's a Marantz Professional CDR-500 and I'm shocked how good it sounds. I'm wondering if I should put the SA-14 (TRL modified) up for sale! Most likely I've forgotten how great the SA-14 really is and yes it sounds better but frankly I think I could live with what I have now. Am I nuts? Does anyone have a similar experience? Anyone have this player? I'll look forward to responses. Thanks.
zar
loomisjohnson
1,905 posts
 
i used a philips cdr 765 as a main cdp (both with and without a dac) for quite awhile and really liked it--read everything i threw at it + i could play two discs in succession. well built, nice sounding unit.
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
My Tascam CD-RW700 is a terrific CD recorder but a mediocre player.
lplayer
28 posts
 
I have a Denon studio recorder and player (2 in 1) that I use to record albums to CD. It also functions as one of my CDP's. No problems there. WOnderful sounding IMO.
sid42
301 posts
 
Zar, I have the same CD recorder you have, and the recorder was designed for playback use on the right side as you are doing. Why should it hurt it? I also like the sound from the right tray. If money is tight, use it as you are.
zar OP
185 posts
 
Sid, it really does sound good and I am happy with the playback section. Until the Marantz laser went out I had never really used this one for playback. Pleasantly surprised to say the least. Thinking of keeping it for more than just recording duties that's for sure.
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