CD Player - for Usher/Denon setup

[himadri]

Hi
My denon DCD700ae CD player has stopped reading half the discs.Looking for a replacement in 1000-2000$ range.
My system :
Denon PMA2000ivr- amplifier
Usher- Mini dancer1-speakers
Rega RP3 with ortofon OM10-TT
Audio art power cable and interconnects
JPS Labs - biwire speaker cables.
DIY chunk bass traps installed in room corners.
The overall sound is warmish and reasonably detailed through my analogue Rega source and I would like it if the CD player can catch up with it somewhat.
Looking for suggestions please.
cheers
himadri

 

[dheerajin]

just on different note----why dont you think of good DAC with PC/Laptop playback. CDs can be ripped to have FLAC/WAV format.

Cheers

Dheeraj

 

[himadri]

Thanks Dheeraj
I have thought about it, and have not discounted the option fully,being a future possibility , but I still enjoy collecting/playing CDs so a disc transport is essential. Maybe something like the marantz sa8005 with digital inputs for using it as a DAC is an option.Any SA8004/5 users there?How does it compare with similarly priced rega/cambridge/oppo players for CD playback?
cheers

 

[mpw]

there was a marantz cdp on sale SA series sometime back - contact FM arun malur if interested.

rega cdp would be a good bet as would be a similar british brand like the exposure.

but there are many other choices as well.

regards
mpw

 

[docd]

If you are interested in the Marantz SA 8005, have a look at the Audiolab 8200 CDQ player as well. It's received good reviews.

 

[reignofchaos]

There might be either an ayon or a trigon cd player that'll appear for sale soon - probably well within your budget. PM sandeepmohan for more info.

 

[himadri]

Well, the usual suspects till now:
Rega Appolo r- CD only
Exposure 2010s- CD only
Marantz SA8005-CD+DAC
Oppo BD105-CD + DAC +video
Ayon CD 1s-(used)-CD+DAC
Line magnetic-CD only
Cambridge Audio-750/850C-CD only
Audiolab-8200-CD+DAC

Im half inclined to make it futureproof by opting for the +DAC option
Any views on SA8005 vs Oppo105 vs Audiolab 8200?
Cheers

 

[reignofchaos]

Well, the usual suspects till now:
Rega Appolo r- CD only
Exposure 2010s- CD only
Marantz SA8005-CD+DAC
Oppo BD105-CD + DAC +video
Ayon CD 1s-(used)-CD+DAC
Line magnetic-CD only
Cambridge Audio-750/850C-CD only
Audiolab-8200-CD+DAC

Im half inclined to make it futureproof by opting for the +DAC option
Any views on SA8005 vs Oppo105 vs Audiolab 8200?
Cheers

Out of those, I'd blindly pick the Ayon - it is in a completely different league of performance. It made the Rega dac, Oppo BD95 and CA 840c sound like toys really.

 

[himadri]

Out of those, I'd blindly pick the Ayon - it is in a completely different league of performance. It made the Rega dac, Oppo BD95 and CA 840c sound like toys really.

Yes ROC , I will surely agree with you on that, considering that I have listened extensively to my friends Ayon 2s.Its just that I am slightly apprehensive in buying used - having a vague notion that even the best cd players will only have residual transport life .
But still might just be the best option , thanks.
cheers

 

[reignofchaos]

The thing to remember mostly about cd transports is that the first thing to fail is usually the cd drawer/tray. The laser assembly normally lasts a while. On those counts the ayon is good as it doesn't have a tray and is a top loader. The actual laser assembly is a bog standard sony which can be had on ebay at around 20$ + shipping. It is not that hard to replace and I'm sure ARN or any local electronics repair place will do it for a small fee.

 

[Dr.Bass]

I am planning to sell my Naim CD5x some time soon. Have not yet posted the ad here. Let me know if you are interested.

 

[deba]

I am not sure with optical disc drives but most of them stops working after few hours of playback no matter how expensive and rugged they are.

 

[prem]

Hi Himadri

You may want to consider LM Audio CD player. I have never heard it but I would trust Asits ears when he says it's very musical

 

[himadri]

I am planning to sell my Naim CD5x some time soon. Have not yet posted the ad here. Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks Dr Bass shall look into it.

 

[himadri]

Hi Himadri

You may want to consider LM Audio CD player. I have never heard it but I would trust Asits ears when he says it's very musical

Yes Prem, I would also. Not only the CD player but the Line Magnetic DAC seems to be another attractive proposition if I can somehow get my denon CD player repaired to function as a transport.I have no idea about the pricing though.
Cheers

 

[Chindaluru]

Ayon or naim or marantz would be great

 

[tubek]

Go for AYON you won't be disappointed. It has full warm sound without losing detail.

 

[sandeepmohan]

I have not advertised the sale. For those interested, I have a Trigon Recall II up for grabs. Purchased in July 2014. Interested folks can PM me for details and pictures. Audition possible at my place.

 

[himadri]

Hi folks
What are your experiences with an entry level 400-500$ CD player like Marantz or Denon or Cambridge audio used as a transport with a higher end 1500-2000$ DAC like Benchmark DAC2 or line magnetic 502CA?
How would it campare with a stand alone exposure,rega, or higher end marantz CD player?
cheers

 

[mpw]

what is a non DAC cdp ?

I thought all CDP's have DAC's .

rgds