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Thread: CD Changer vs DVD |
    
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 03:57 pm: |
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Hello,
I am looking for some advice on the purchase of a CD player for use with a 2-channel system. I have recently upgraded my system with an Onix 120 Integrated amp and a pair of Ohm Walsh 100 MKII speakers.
I have been looking around for a good quality 5 disc changer but without much luck. The high end ones like Rotel & McIntosh are too expensive. As I have been reading and researching, it seems that DVD players are made to play many different formats (cd, sacd, dvd-a, dvd-v) Although it would be a waste of technology, can I get the same quality sound out of a DVD player? |
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Silver Member Username: Two_cents
Post Number: 619
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 08:18 pm: |
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At the same price point, a dedicated cd player will generally sound better than a dvd player. If you won't be using the player for video, then money would be better spent on a cd player.
If you must have a 5 disc changer, you might look into the Sony sacd players, including their premium ES line. They are reputedly good at cd playback, depending on who you ask. |
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| Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 01:41 pm: |
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Hey Two Cents, thanks for your input! I know that a 5 disc changer is not the optimal solution but I have my wife to consider as well :-)
In your opinion will the quality of playback of a CD be better with a SACD player? My understanding is that the SACD player will give me more options regarding format. Is this correct? |
Bronze Member Username: Stu_pitt
NYC,
NY
Pakistan
Post Number: 18
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 06:46 pm: |
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You may want to consider the NAD T572 dvd changer. I haven't seen it's video output, but I a/b'ed it's sound quality next to the NAD 521BEE and a few other brands of single cd players, and it definately held it's own. It is discontinued, but you can get them from northamptonaudio.com or dmc-electronics.com. They are factory authorized, so you shouldn't have too many issues with warantee, support, etc. Some local dealers may have a floor model left over too. |
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| Posted on Monday, June 06, 2005 - 04:24 pm: |
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Stu,
Thanks for your input. I'll look into the NAD. Have you ever heard the Integra 3.4 or Rotel RCC 955? |
Silver Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 621
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 06, 2005 - 10:30 pm: |
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I have a Marantz CC4300 cd changer for sale. Sounds a whole lot better than an NAD dvd player and Sony SACD player with redbook cd's. Email me if you are interested. |
k. kiran Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 05:03 am: |
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In what way a Dvd player is different from CD player. what are the options available in general in these 2 types. |
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