Recommended Speakers/CD player?
Printed From: Progarchives.com
Category: Other music related lounges
Forum Name: Tech Talk
Forum Description: Discuss musical instruments, equipment, hi-fi, speakers, vinyl, gadgets,etc.
URL: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=111217
Printed Date: November 25 2024 at 08:08
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Recommended Speakers/CD player?
Posted By: skog_prog
Subject: Recommended Speakers/CD player?
Date Posted: May 30 2017 at 23:44
| I'm looking for a CD player with Aux capabilities with great sound quality. I'm looking for something that is under $1,000. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! |
Replies:
Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: May 31 2017 at 03:56
|
I've got good news for you - CD players have very much the same (good) quality these days, nothing to be invented on that front. Search for the functions you need (for example some have internal memory for playlist database), the looks that appeal you the most and no need to spend too much - money won't get you better SQ here, good recordings and the right speakers will. It's only my opinion, though  |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: May 31 2017 at 09:30
1) What do you mean "with AUX capabilities"? Do you want to be able to plug in like a memory stik or a digital player and play those files thru the CD player? This one can be had for about US$500, less prolly if you go used or refurb. I have the previous version C545BEE, for the few CDs I play it is one of the best sub $1K players I have ever owned. https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-546bee-cd-player/" rel="nofollow - https://nadelectronics.com/product/c-546bee-cd-player/ 2) For speakers, what amplifier do you currently have?
-------------   
|
skog_prog wrote:Posted By: skog_prog
Date Posted: May 31 2017 at 22:40
| I want something I will be able to plug my phone into. I currently have nothing so I pretty much need a whole set up. |
Posted By: CaP
Date Posted: June 01 2017 at 01:36
Maybe you should check an amplifier with DAC, like this one (800$ more or less) http://www.us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=HiFiComponents&ProductId=HDAMP1 or this "thing" (sorry, my english s not good enough to give a proper name, but you plug it into your hifi system and connect it via bluetooth to your phone) for 149$ on amazon http://www.arcam.co.uk/range/rseries/miniblink.htm (a review here http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/arcam_miniblink_e.html) ------------- E per tutti il dolore degli altri è un dolore a metà |
Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: June 01 2017 at 01:52
|
Don't look further (800$ on ebay)  |
Posted By: skog_prog
Date Posted: June 01 2017 at 21:44
| Thanks for the help! |
Posted By: oliverstoned
Date Posted: June 04 2017 at 23:50
| Any Nad, or better,a Naim CD5 (i) |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 05 2017 at 20:41
|
Most of which makes some CD players so expensive is its enternal DAC or if it has a hi RES MQA support music streamer built with in it. It's easy to get convinced that it is 'ok' to spend 5,000$ or more on a stand alone player. Personally, I'd never go this route. I think buying a decent Blu-ray player while adding on an external stand alone DAC that's around $700-1000$ is a great way to go to achieve awesome audio quality without completely destroying your wallet. You'll save a lot of money. Most DAC's these days support IOS and Android devices to link up to your systems sound chain for accessibility. So to answer to the OP's quote. Get a solid blu ray player and a stand alone DAC. I take it the AMP portion is taken care of, but this is the route I'd take. I'm also not a fan of music streamers, so this is just my suggestion. Good luck!! Buying audio toys is the greatest fun on earth. :) ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |