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Thread: Hifi or professional cd player - please advise

  1. #31
    Join Date: Nov 2019

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    I'm Peter.

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    I have used domestic Marantz and Technics players extensively they are both good (IMHO) the later Marantz (CDx00x etc) should be reliable and to my ears, sound pretty good without being exotically priced. The CDxx (CD52, 63 etc) suffer from lasers failing so they start to skip as they age. Not too difficult to repair if you use PHILLIPS replacement laser assemblies.
    The Technics (CDP-xxx series) don't sound quite as full (TMEs) but are usually lower priced used.
    Professional CD players (unless you spend a LOT) are usually domestic type players in a stronger box with 19 inch rack "ears". A lot extra for a little gain (again IMO).

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    Join Date: Nov 2020

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    I'm Srdja.

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    Thanks everyone for contributing the discussion.
    I just want to clarify. When I said 'pro cd rackmount players' I ment like this:

    https://www.marantzpro.com/products/view/pmd-526c

    Or similar stuff.
    Sound quality & durability of this type of player vs hifi player.

    Thanks

  3. #33
    Join Date: Mar 2019

    Location: New Jersey, USA

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    I'm Leo.

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    Orchard Audio Streamers with Volumio have a CD player option.
    orchardaudio.com/shop/ols/products/pecanpi-streamer-ultra

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    Here are some video thoughts by Paul @PSAudio on pro amplifiers vs HiFi amps. Not CD players but the principle may well translate to your question:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q152ofkRjc4
    Bruce

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