Looking for CD stereo system

spirit90

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I currently have the Bose Wave System IV, but it has issues. It will randomly skip, make clicking noises, and sometimes not read discs.

I've had this for 8+ years, I don't really want another one! So I'm looking for a replacement.

This is for a bedroom.

I was told a CD player with amp and speakers would be overkill for a bedroom.

What do you think would be the best choice, in this situation?

Thanks!!
 

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Was looking at CD players + bookshelf speakers.

I should also mention, I want this to sound even better than the Bose Wave System IV.
 
You might be able to fix the Bose with a laser lens cleaner. Allsop make the most popular one.

CD players are like hen’s teeth now in all in one systems - cars don’t have them either. However a nice little Denon system with two speakers plays CD and will sound much better than an all-in-one, unless you buy a Naim Muso for a grand.

https://www.whathifi.com/denon/d-m41dab/review
 

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I too used to think the little Denons looked like a good choice - enough to make my brother buy a DAB40.
However, several users have commented on the mechanical noise from the CD players. Indeed my brother's was never really right and is now unusable.
There have been quite a few issues with the electronics on the new 41 model too.
True, you can hear the odd horror story about anything but, despite its best-buy reviews, if I was buying it would not be a DAB 41.
 
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All the above suggestions are great. The ma-in-law has a little Denon system. Sounds good.

I would also suggest Marantz M-CR 612, which is a small all-in-one amp, CDplayer, Bluetooth, AirPlay, DAB tuner. Match that with some Neat Iota speakers. That would my ideal choice for a compact bedroom set-up.
 
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Tinman1952

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+1 for the excellent Marantz M-CR 612 or you could look at the little Yamaha CRX- N470D. You can buy it with or without the Yamaha speakers.....👍


 

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Thanks for all the great responses.

My budget is about $1,500 Canadian, so about $1,200 US.

I did try cleaning my Bose with a disc cleaner. I've also had it repaired a few times. So, I'm looking for something different.

Do I just need a CD player + speakers? Or do I need a receiver or amp? Again, this is just for a bedroom, but I also want to have great quality.
 

Tinman1952

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Thanks for all the great responses.

My budget is about $1,500 Canadian, so about $1,200 US.

I did try cleaning my Bose with a disc cleaner. I've also had it repaired a few times. So, I'm looking for something different.

Do I just need a CD player + speakers? Or do I need a receiver or amp? Again, this is just for a bedroom, but I also want to have great quality.
If you just get a CD player then you will need to connect it to an amp or receiver to drive your speakers. However the suggestions above have an amplifier built in so....just add speakers.
 
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rainsoothe

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Hi. If you're not 100 percent invested in CD and use a streaming service, you might get away with a Sonos One and a Sonos one SL.

If it's CD playback you want, though, I'd look at either Marantz CD5005 + Marantz PM6007 (or any PM6003 onwards, to be honest, if you don't mind SH), or a Cambridge Audio AXC25 and AXA35 for electronics, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 or Dali Spektor 2 speakers.

Try before you buy if you can, and let your ears decide.
 

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