CD Player for Obelisk 2

[Seph]

Hi All,

I have had an Obelisk 2 paired with JBW Sonatas for about 20 years and to be honest I've always enjoyed the crisp detail it generates for my ear.

1 of the speakers has developed a buzz on bass notes so I have been doing some reading on these forums regarding Obelisk amps and compatible speakers.

The name Royd popped up, so I got a pair of Minstrels.

My question now is can anyone suggest a CD player for about £250ish?

Thanks.

Seph.

 

[BigH]

Hi All,

I have had an Obelisk 2 paired with JBW Sonatas for about 20 years and to be honest I've always enjoyed the crisp detail it generates for my ear.

1 of the speakers has developed a buzz on bass notes so I have been doing some reading on these forums regarding Obelisk amps and compatible speakers.

The name Royd popped up, so I got a pair of Minstrels.

My question now is can anyone suggest a CD player for about £250ish?

Thanks.

Seph.

MAybe Marantz 6004 if you can find one or 6005 is not much more. Also look at TEAC PD-H01 CD PLAYER they are sold more in pro shops than Hifi dealers they get generally good reviews from users, about £200.

 

[cse]

I used to have the Obelisk 1 with a pair of Minstrels, but then one channel in the amp blew, so I threw the amp away!! I think Marantz is a good choice, or a 2nd-hand Arcam. How much did you pay for the Royd's?

 

[Seph]

Thabks BigH,

Already been looking at Marantz, used to have 67SE if memory serves me with this amp and speakers,

cse, I paid £118.98 on ebay, a little bit of repair work to do but happy as the next best was £230.

Would something like a used Cyrus or Roksan be a better path, more for less sort of thing?

 

[cse]

Good price. I think a Cyrus or Roksan would also be fine, or maybe Rotel which also makes solid CD players. I tend though, to have alot of faith in Japenese CD players, whilst prefering British amps and speakers. I currently have a Marantz Cd player, Roksan amp and Neat speakers. Having said that, I very much enjoyed my Micromega Stage 4 CD player (French) and regret selling for around £170, as it produced a wonderful neutral analogue sound. I woud definitely lookout and recommen one, in any 'Stage' form.

 

[Seph]

Well there some food for thought, I'll have a hunt around and see what comes up! Thanks for the suggestion chaps.

Cheers,

Seph.