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Thread: CD player for KAV 400 and B&W 805 |
    
New member Username: Eduardox
Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 06:40 pm: |
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What would be your recommendation of CD player for Krell KAV400 and Nautilus 805 (old version) in the 1000 to 1500 range?
Thanks a lot
Eduardo |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8189
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 11:07 pm: |
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The usual recommendation for a grand. BUT...
A Banchmark DAC1 can be had with mods for a good price, then it comes down to a transport. Way under a grand. Plus cables. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 11025
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 07, 2007 - 01:34 pm: |
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Whajja got now? And what are the options available to you, eduardo. |
New member Username: Eduardox
Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:14 pm: |
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I have a NAd 521 bee
I can buy any available in the USA, Cary, Rega, Rotel, Nad, Arcam, whet else? As loong as it is in the $1500 limit
Prefer one unit vs transport and DAC separates
Thanks |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 11034
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:58 pm: |
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So, you don't intend to audition any players or speak with a dealer? We get to tell you what to buy? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8215
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 12:57 pm: |
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Oh Boy! Buy my used one then. Just kidding, Ed.
What does your present player(and/or system) not do right?
Timing? Rythm? OOmph? |
Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30
New Zealand
Post Number: 131
Registered: Jun-06
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| Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 04:02 pm: |
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I second Nuck, Dac 1 (with a USB input).
Someone reliable once told be that he could not tell the difference between a FMJ 36 and a DAC 1 with a cheap DVD player as a transport. He had some very good associated gear.
I guess with a good transport and a DAC one you could get a way lot more and are future proof just in case you want to use your comp for music few years down the line.
Sorry to suggest this once again - but worth considering.
I would also look at Quad CDP2, excellent and time tested.
and the new Cambridge 840c might be slightly higher that your budget but can be used as a DAC as well in the future.
Cheers |
New member Username: Eduardox
Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 12:57 am: |
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I know my B&W and Kreel can sound better, better detail and better image than with the Nad C521 BEE that is why I want to upgarde |
Bronze Member Username: Hoanghai2k
Melbourne,
VIC
Australia
Post Number: 26
Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 04:31 am: |
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i reckon Marantz SA8260... should be low price for now |
Silver Member Username: Unbridled_id
Chicago
Usa
Post Number: 197
Registered: Mar-04
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| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 07:56 am: |
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How about that cambridge 840 c ? |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 193
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 08:19 am: |
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No Nuck, I get your used one! Man they go fast on AudiogoN. So does Rotel 1072. One just went the 1st few hours that it went on there. That Saturn is hanging on at $1700 though. |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 194
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 08:19 am: |
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Nuck, that was a hint. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8341
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 08:21 pm: |
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I ain't biting. |
Silver Member Username: Mike3
Wiley,
Tx
USA
Post Number: 642
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 11:21 pm: |
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At least you would have something to take a picture of... |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 8357
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 19, 2007 - 02:14 pm: |
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Eduardo, the Rega Apollo is unbeatable at the price point in the US.
In Canada, it is priced a bit higher, but still nobody does it better.
Check pricing there.
I have many source, and the Rega is the best purchase(so far), as long as you play only redbook cd's.
If you play hdcd, then that is a different matter.
Altogether. |
