Currently I listen to all my Digital content driect from my FLAC data base hard drive Lineiage : PC - Turtlebeach SPDIF/Toslink USB converter - Tecnics D to A converter ( designed for surround sound but has a 2 CH analog output - amp...
I want to buy a CD player , used, for around $500 or less , any suggestions ? thanks guys:music:

I've been considering getting a Rega Planet 2000. You can find them around or below $500 bucks IIRC. I haven't had a chance to listen to one yet, though.

You could look for a used Marantz too...

currently there are 2 SA8260's on audiogon, those are pretty good cd/sacd players you know :)

Crazy thought. Maybe get a decent transport and a nicer d/a converter that you could use for both your computer and the CD player?

Evan

I am like you looking for a cd player in approximately the same range. The Cambridge Audio 640 V2 you can get for 499 some places. The Version 2 comes with dual wolfson dacs and looks pretty nice to me. I saw it for sale on that auction site for 499 new. I am gonna probably pick one up after Christmas although I have been thinking about spending extra for a used Jolida 100a or a Rega Apollo.

Cambridge 640C is a great player, I#have the V1 and it does sound great.

TC

If you can find this used or on ebay or audiogon.

http://www.stereophile.com/hirezplayers/1007mar/

If you can find this used or on ebay or audiogon.

http://www.stereophile.com/hirezplayers/1007mar/


That's pretty

If you can find this used or on ebay or audiogon.

http://www.stereophile.com/hirezplayers/1007mar/

That looks nice. And I love that review.

I picked one up and it is smooth as butter.

That looks nice. And I love that review.

I have been thinking about spending extra for a used Jolida 100a or a Rega Apollo.

I went the extra for the Apollo, VERY glad I did. Improved my system in every way, great detail while still very musical and listenable for long periods. Considering the hours put on it buy the previous owner, its basically new. Only downfall is no warranty. But...I love my Apollo. :thmbsp:

Do some research, find out what laser is used in the players you are considering. Ask the manufacturer if you have to. If it doesn't use a Sony pickup, you could have a $500 boat anchor when the laser goes belly up in 5 years and you can't buy a replacement. The Sony lasers that are used in mass produced players as well as high end players, such as KSS210, will still be available because there are so many of them in use, and they are cheap, around $20. If the player uses a Phillips laser, stay away, you have to replace the entire CDM unit, and they are expensive, and will likely be discontinued by the time you need one. The cheaper Phillips players do have lasers that can be replaced, but they are, well, cheap. Panasonic lasers are pretty much available but more expensive.

Do some research, find out what laser is used in the players you are considering. Ask the manufacturer if you have to. If it doesn't use a Sony pickup, you could have a $500 boat anchor when the laser goes belly up in 5 years and you can't buy a replacement. The Sony lasers that are used in mass produced players as well as high end players, such as KSS210, will still be available because there are so many of them in use, and they are cheap, around $20. If the player uses a Phillips laser, stay away, you have to replace the entire CDM unit, and they are expensive, and will likely be discontinued by the time you need one. The cheaper Phillips players do have lasers that can be replaced, but they are, well, cheap. Panasonic lasers are pretty much available but more expensive.Who uses the Sony lasers? Does Denon use Sony?

Onkyo uses Sony lasers on many of their players, not sure about the most recent. Every Denon player I have worked on has used a Sony laser. Not sure of the new ones. NAD has used Sony lasers.
Here is a list of many players and the pickups and DACs they use.
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&u=http://blog.nnsky.com/blog_view_55080.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=9&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DKSS210%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3D N
And:
http://www.zerogain.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10965

Thanks Warren. :thmbsp:

Might want to consider a Music Hall CD25 too....

in case you are interested in SACD, a used denon dvd player with sacd may be a good choice. now that blue ray and HD dvd are in the market, allot of people are selling off their old dvd players to upgrade

in case you are interested in SACD, a used denon dvd player with sacd may be a good choice. now that blue ray and HD dvd are in the market, allot of people are selling off their old dvd players to upgradeYep, I'm pulling the trigger on a Denon DVD-2900 today.

Crazy thought. Maybe get a decent transport and a nicer d/a converter that you could use for both your computer and the CD player?

Evan

yes that's the direction I'm headed , the ready access to my tunes with the PC is so darn good you know ?:scratch2:

thanks

Yep, I'm pulling the trigger on a Denon DVD-2900 today.

:scratch2: hrmm yes..

Do some research, find out what laser is used in the players you are considering. Ask the manufacturer if you have to. If it doesn't use a Sony pickup, you could have a $500 boat anchor when the laser goes belly up in 5 years and you can't buy a replacement. The Sony lasers that are used in mass produced players as well as high end players, such as KSS210, will still be available because there are so many of them in use, and they are cheap, around $20. If the player uses a Phillips laser, stay away, you have to replace the entire CDM unit, and they are expensive, and will likely be discontinued by the time you need one. The cheaper Phillips players do have lasers that can be replaced, but they are, well, cheap. Panasonic lasers are pretty much available but more expensive.

good info Thanks :yes:

I am like you looking for a cd player in approximately the same range. The Cambridge Audio 640 V2 you can get for 499 some places. The Version 2 comes with dual wolfson dacs and looks pretty nice to me. I saw it for sale on that auction site for 499 new. I am gonna probably pick one up after Christmas although I have been thinking about spending extra for a used Jolida 100a or a Rega Apollo.
please let me know how you go im interested !

in case you are interested in SACD, a used denon dvd player with sacd may be a good choice. now that blue ray and HD dvd are in the market, allot of people are selling off their old dvd players to upgrade


Will regular CD's seek benifit from the SACD , or only SACD formated Cd's ? thanks:scratch2:

sacd players will also play standard cds. the denon uses high quality dacs so even though having an sacd player does not guarantee great standard cd playback, the quality DACS in the denon unit should provide great sound with either type of disc

I have a Marantz SA8260 and I wouldn't sell it for $500. Very good redbook and very good SACD. The advantage (?) the 8260 has over the 8001 is multi-channel playback. The 8001 is two-channel and the 8260 allows an analog 5.1 channel output for surround sound. I don't know if the digital out of the 8001 carries the 5.1. The 8001 doesn't seem to have a LFE out for a subwoofer. They both use the same DAC (Cirrus Logic CS4397)

I don't know if the digital out of the 8001 carries the 5.1. Most of the SACD players don't hence the inclusion of the 5.1 analog/RCA jacks.

Aaahhh...Good to know. I wasn't aware of that.

thanks guys !

A Sony DVP-775V will fill the bill quite nicely for you and you can get one for less than $125.00. I have two of them and have had no problems at all. I use them to play back CD's, SACD's & DVD's.

I have a Sony CDP-CX455. I got for $209.95 new in original box on ebay. 400 cd capacity :)

Gohan

I second the new DAC option. The computer makes as fine a transport, and is better than many high end units from not too long ago. Spend the money on a good DAC. Consider one with a USB input if possible. I understand the Fubar 2 USB DAC is a good unit. There are many others out there, for instance the Scott-Nixon unit becomes available on Audiogon from time to time. If you can eliminate the USB converter, that would be a good thing. Not all converters are created the same. I have a friend who has experiemnted with several. The Hagerman unit has the best sonics, while several of the Chinese sourced units are very veiled sounding. Dont ask me why, just relaying his experiences. Going down this route opens up a wide array of good sounding DAC's such as the Channel Islands units. But the Hagerman converter is $125 I believe.

If you need a cdp to occasionally play discs then find a Phillips DVP 642 DVD player. It makes a fine budget transport, and they can be had for $59. They are suprisingly good.

Personally I use a modified Squeezebox to get computer stored files into my DAC. It has the full Bolde Cable Company mod package and their Ultimate v1 power supply. Expensive, but makes a fine transport.

Regards
Mister Pig

I've been considering getting a Rega Planet 2000. You can find them around or below $500 bucks IIRC. I haven't had a chance to listen to one yet, though.

The Planet 2000 is a great player...worth the $400-500.

The Planet 2000 is a great player...worth the $400-500.

And the loading mechanism can be problematic.

And the loading mechanism can be problematic.

Actually the Planet is one of the most reliable players out there. Like any other piece of gear with moving parts there can be issues but they are rare with any Rega cd player.