CD player - not repairable confirmed - what to do next

[rmcin626]

I took my Marantz CD player in for repair the other day, and afterwards took a trip into one of the hifi dealers to see what was currently available and also should I tip my toe into the streaming world.
The staff were very friendly and helpful although there was no interest in selling my CD player only streaming with a Nas and Linn streamer being their suggested path, probably around £2200.

Today it was confirmed that the CD player was not worthy of repair, the spare parts being no longer available. As we were the city center today I dropped into Richer Sounds to see what the had to offer, the main suggestions were either a Cambridge Streamer CXN at £800, or an Arcam cds50 which is a Sacd player and streamer at £700.

I was thinking of a Bluesound Vault as a possibility but have deceived I will probably move my music library to a Nas.

Been an interesting couple of days.

All suggestions welcome.

[struth]

I like streaming... I mostly use my laptop with Audirvana now. got an rpi too, but the first is my fav now. not to dear to set up. nas wise, you'd have to ask around. some are better. Jimbo just got a new one ; worth asking him maybe. I wouldnt like to be without a spinner tho

[rmcin626]

I like streaming... I mostly use my laptop with Audirvana now. got an rpi too, but the first is my fav now. not to dear to set up. nas wise, you'd have to ask around. some are better. Jimbo just got a new one ; worth asking him maybe. I wouldnt like to be without a spinner tho

Although most of my listening is vinyl, I still have a few hundred cds, so I will still need something for them.

[walpurgis]

Although most of my listening is vinyl, I still have a few hundred cds, so I will still need something for them.

Plenty of decent used CD players out there. Rotel, Pioneer and NAD tend to sound good and be reliable at relatively modest prices.

[struth]

Although most of my listening is vinyl, I still have a few hundred cds, so I will still need something for them.

Depends how you want to do then.
I would do both separate ... if cd is going to be no3 then get a multi spinner. then it can do bluray etc or just a fairly cheap option. The oppo I have is very good. can be streamed to as well.
My Black pioneer cheapie is here if your stuck... its quite decent out to dac

[rmcin626]

Have been looking at the various options over the last few days, was just waiting to hear for definitive that The cdp needed replacing.

Thanks for the offer Grant, I have a old Linn Movie Classik I can use meantime. Ages since I used it so not sure how it will sound.

[struth]

was a decent spinner.

[rmcin626]

was a decent spinner.

Pity it’s the wrong colour Grant, but should be ok until the new kit is acquired

[struth]

Pity it’s the wrong colour Grant, but should be ok until the new kit is acquired

HA Ha... your like Gazjam and Henry Ford. Any colour as long as its black ...

[rmcin626]

HA Ha... your like Gazjam and Henry Ford. Any colour as long as its black ...

Just like the gear to be all the same colour, which is always black of course.