Advise on budget CD player

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HI,

I plan to buy a dedicated CD player.

Currently I am using my Pioneer BDP LX52 blu-ray player to play my CDs. I concider budget players: Cambridge Audio Azur 340C or Denon DCD-510AE.

Do U think I will get greater performance on CD playback with budget CD player or to stick to my LX52 to play CDs.

10x.

M.

 

[Tibor]

Denon has warmer and smoother sound, the Cambridge is more in your face, on the bright side a little, orÿ you canÿ buy ÿMusical Fidelity V dac(second hand) or another budget DAC for blue ray player

 

[Anonymous]

you may want to try marantz m-cr502.

regards.

 

[the record spot]

Harman-Kardon HD990 CDP, TSP supposedly £500, but can be had for less than £300. Am assuming your budget is around that mark given the other kit you mentioned. The 990 has a fine spec, including balanced XLR outputs not found on much kit this side of £1k. It shares a similar spec to the CA840C which picked up rave reviews a year or two back. Different build entirely, but don't be put off shortlisting this one because it's knocked down in price.

HK don't get too big a fanfare in the UK, but their hi-fi pedigree is sound and some of their most recent equipment is worthy of more than a passing glance IMO.