Looking for CD stereo system

[spirit90]

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!!

 

[spirit90]

Was looking at CD players + bookshelf speakers.

I should also mention, I want this to sound even better than the Bose Wave System IV.

 

[jjbomber]

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!!

Do you have a budget in mind?

 

[nopiano]

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

 

[Deleted member 160668]

Totally agree with @nopiano here. The little Denon's are great and for not a great spend. My mum has one of these in her living room and loves it.

 

[Al ears]

Going significantly up the ladder there are other integrated amp / CD players around such as Technics SA-C600 etc

 

[Gray]

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.

 

[plastic penguin]

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.

 

[Tinman1952]

+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.....👍

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-MusicCast-MCRN470D-Network-Bluetooth/dp/B01KIGWR7Y

Yamaha CRX-N470D

You’ll enjoy a wide range of sources and functions, from CD, USB and FM / DAB radio to the latest versions of Wi-Fi, MusicCast, AirPlay® and Bluetooth®. Not only convenience, you get all the high sound quality you demand. Support for MusicCast means you can always enjoy your favourite music.

petertyson.co.uk

 

[matthewpianist]

The Marantz MCR-612 is a great compact system, but I do think it's overpriced at present, and it also appears to be in short supply.

The Yamaha is surprisingly capable and the MusicCast implementation works very well.

 

[spirit90]

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]

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.

 

[Gray]

Or you can just buy any CDP and connect it to powered speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers).
If you must have radio then a receiver or one of the all-in-ones would be the choice.

 

[spirit90]

Does anyone know a good place to buy these items? I'm located in Canada.

I noticed they are sold out on a lot of sites.

 

[rainsoothe]

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.

 

[plastic penguin]

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.

Or he could go for active or powered speakers. The OP could just add whatever digital sources he needs. Not much point buying something with facilities he won't use.

 

[Tinman1952]

Not much point buying something with facilities he won't use.

I don't believe anyone has suggested that.....
He asked a technical question whether he could use just a CD player plus speakers or whether he needed an amp/receiver.

 

[jjbomber]

Or he could go for active or powered speakers. The OP could just add whatever digital sources he needs. Not much point buying something with facilities he won't use.

Was looking at CD players + bookshelf speakers.

Indeed, and that is what I thought. Triangle Elara active speakers should leave plenty for a suitable CD player.

 

[manicm]

Also look at the Denon CEOL N10, a fully streaming all in one

 

[Al ears]

Also look at the Denon CEOL N10, a fully streaming all in one

Good call, you can even get that as a package with speakers for around £480

 

[Al ears]

As a complete package the Ruark R5 is pretty good, as is the Technics Ottava FSC-C65

 

[singularity6]

This thread is a bit old, but I figured I'd chime in. I was looking for a small CD system and ended up settling on the D-M41. I'm quite happy with it so far.