As part of a second system I am looking to build I am after a decent CDP as I still actually do like them and buy a fair few. For my main system I normally rip them to a NAS then store them but I actually want to start using a CDP again.
My dilemma is whether to buy new or used. Marantz always made decent ones (amongst others). Question is would you buy new or look for one of the earlier more renowned models? Only caveat is that it needs to be available in silver *yes3*.
Thus far I have looked at the new Marantz stuff which is priced at around the £300 mark; a Yamaha at around the same plus an Audiolab at nearer £1k which I am reluctant to spend really. So a sensible budget is around £400 and am happy to buy second hand as long as it's as near to mint as I can get.
Any ideas on what's worth me looking for?
Thanks in advance!
My dilemma is whether to buy new or used. Marantz always made decent ones (amongst others). Question is would you buy new or look for one of the earlier more renowned models? Only caveat is that it needs to be available in silver *yes3*.
Thus far I have looked at the new Marantz stuff which is priced at around the £300 mark; a Yamaha at around the same plus an Audiolab at nearer £1k which I am reluctant to spend really. So a sensible budget is around £400 and am happy to buy second hand as long as it's as near to mint as I can get.
Any ideas on what's worth me looking for?
Thanks in advance!