Wanted CD player

[Macca]

Need something good, thinking Marantz or similar but anything considered, Cosmetics not important but mustn't be fussy about reading discs. Don't want to go over £100 shipped but will consider spending more if warranted. Nothing with valves in.

Thanks :)

[mr sneff]

Hi Martin, I've got a Sansui CDD 201V, one year old, little used and now surplus to requirements.
Yours for £50 plus carriage.

[mad-moon]

Check this beauty out...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-CD-63-mkII-K-I-Signature-with-Remote-and-Manual-in-Original-Packaging-/201229399721?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item2eda34f6a9

[Macca]

David - I'm considering about the Sansui but I'm after something a bit more esoteric than that I think.

That KI sig looks very good but I'm not keen on paying the premium for the 'KI' bit...will keep an eye on it though, cheers :)

[MikeMusic]

I have a Marantz that behaved a bit odd so can't say I can guarantee it will play any CD. It would not play some CDs sometimes for a reason I couldn't work out.
Let me know if you would be happy to take a punt

[Macca]

Mike, thanks but I've already got several players that are like that ;) I need something that will work every time with no aggravation.

[Mr Kipling]

Mike, thanks but I've already got several players that are like that ;) I need something that will work every time with no aggravation.

Hi-Fi without aggravation? That's for whimps and jessies, man.

You've got to suffer for your hobby, Martin. You've got to suffer.

[Macca]

But I don't want to!

[TheMooN]

Martin, I may have available a Sony ES 333 and an 337 model, PM a me if of interest.

[DarrenHW]

I have a selection of Marantz CDP's CD67, CD67SE, CD63SE & CD63MKII, and a Tricord Clock 4b that could go in any of them, PM me if you're interested in any of this.

[Marco]

Martin, these little Rotel CDPs are fab. Think serious ‘SPPV’, and something that’s hassle free, looks neat, and just does ‘what it says on the tin’: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IMMACULATE-ROTEL-RCD-02-CD-PLAYER-WITH-MANUAL-REMOTE-/281527579875?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_CDPlayerSeparates&hash=item418c59f4e3

Rotel kit often gets overlooked, or certainly doesn’t get as much recognition as it should. Superb little player! :)

Marco.

[Macca]

Thanks Marco

But I think that seller is asking too much for a player that had a RRP of £250 and was probably sold in most places new for under £200.

I usually find Marantz players a bit artificially warm and rich but I think I have taken the studio sound thing a bit too far with my system and my instinct tells me a Marantz or similar sounding player will balance it out a bit.

[Macca]

Looks like I am sorted with a CD67SE.

Thanks to all who responded here and by PM :)

[Marco]

No worries, mate. Hope the CD67SE hits the spot :)

Marco.

[brian2957]

Nice one Martin . I used a 67SE for quite a few years and was very happy with it. If it has the remote you can use it to control the volume / output of the player ( just like a set of attenuators ) . I set mine at what I thought was the 'sweet spot ' and then used the amp to control the volume after that . :)

[istari_knight]

If it has the remote you can use it to control the volume / output of the player ( just like a set of attenuators ) . I set mine at what I thought was the 'sweet spot ' and then used the amp to control the volume after that . :)

Handy for use with older amps not designed for CD's 2.0v output :thumbsup:

[Macca]

It sounds like something extra to tweak anyway :)

[brian2957]

Handy for use with older amps not designed for CD's 2.0v output :thumbsup:

Yes , that's what I used it for James . IMO there was a definite ' sweet spot ' on the volume .

[Ninanina]

Looks like I am sorted with a CD67SE.

Thanks to all who responded here and by PM :)

Martin I own a Marantz CD50SE, which I purchased new in the 80's, and it has never ever skipped and never ever not read a cd properly however scratched or damaged the cd is.. I will never part with it and will use it again if my Pioneers ever fail. Actually maybe I should put it back in the system as I've never heard it with the Rega Dac, in fact I almost forgot I had it, I have no idea where I've put it though.. :mental:

So I am quite sure you will be happy with your 67 as I think Marantz always made a good cdp ;)

[Macca]

Thanks Bev. But as I was saying to Darren earlier my house is like the Elephant's Graveyard in the old Tarzan films - it's where CD players go to die....

[Ninanina]

Thanks Bev. But as I was saying to Darren earlier my house is like the Elephant's Graveyard in the old Tarzan films - it's where CD players go to die....

:eek::eek:

Lets hope your new 67 doesn't die, I'm sure it will be just fine... However if it does they are only £60 odd to replace

My CD50 has been through several house moves since I purchased it in the 80's and I've definitely not had to 'wrap it in cotton wool' and it always works 100%.. I think Marantz must be quite tough ;)