hilde45
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| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? @mesch Thanks for the recommendations. I will likely try optical cable first. I've been trying to sort out when and where differences in cables matter -- I know this is a very controversial question and I don't have an opinions of my own. I did se... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Very good arguments against 1. used and. 2. Expensive | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? @Roadsterluver I will rip my CD's too. Not an either or.@larry I'm not ruling out streaming or internet (as I said over and over in this thread). CD's may be a thing from the past, but I own them and the idea of putting one on is appealing. You mi... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? @sj00884 What interconnects do you like? I'm getting the Cambridge CXC transport and it has SPDIF Coaxial or Toslink Optical outs. I've read that there's no difference with optical, but for Coax, any thoughts? | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? @mesch Thanks. I ordered the Cambridge and will try it out. Got it for $399, new. The Audiolab has good reviews but is, as you say, twice the price. For some, the stakes here are higher than they are for me; I simply won't be able to determine how... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Re: new vs. used. Everyone has different perceptions of risk and risk tolerance. If I buy a used player, I have no idea how hard it was used by the previous owner (or their family). All that matters is that it works when they sell it. Unlike a car... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Thanks for these additional suggestions. I'm starting to go audition new amps, etc. too. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Any suggestions for coax or optical commensurate with a Cambridge? (In other words, no cables that cost as much as the unit!) | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? jsal3689 -- I just ordered it! Cambridge website is out, but Crutchfield had it. 60 days to try it out. I may get something else so I can A/B it. Thanks for the cable suggestion, too. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Ft. Collins is a ways, but noted! And yes, avoiding used. | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Audiolab keeps getting votes! Regarding Cambridge: Interesting mods to Cambridge. Guttenberg channel. Pretty simple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoxC3st7WQw | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Thanks to all, yet again. Came across this little video by Paul McGowan: Question comes in at 1'05": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGOWAWZODAY&t=110sEssentially he says, don't buy something expensive if your system isn't very expensive. In t... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? @ericsch The Rega Apollo R is $1,095, which is not in my price range. My upper limit is $700. Maybe someday, but I’m sticking with my own parameters.@mcstin The Node2 streamer is something I’m considering also. But my inquiry is not an either-or. ... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? The TEAC looks interesting but it’s showing up discontinued for retail. Maybe used…Bob, I hear you about the tray. I think Denver, where I am, may have people who could repair. I love the idea of a MW mod, but they’re way more than I can spend.Jaf... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? Wow, lots of great suggestions. One question becomes "How old is too old?" I see there's a division between transport-only and regular players. |