New CDP

[tansriloi]

Hi, wanting to upgrade my cdp, currently running a NAD c542 for 9 years. Looking to get a replacement anything around £500-£600. Any suggestions? Nothing much being reviewed around this price mark.

My gear Rega Elex-R and Dynaudio X12

 

[plastic penguin]

Hi, wanting to upgrade my cdp, currently running a NAD c542 for 9 years. Looking to get a replacement anything around £500-£600. Any suggestions? Nothing much being reviewed around this price mark.

My gear Rega Elex-R and Dynaudio X12

The best match would be Rega Apollo-R. Alternatively, Arcam work well with Rega, as does Roksan (s/hand)

If you're interested I'm selling my Electrocompaniet. It's in mint condition and have similar tonal traits to the Nad - it's very smooth in the midrange but highly detailed. I've got it up for sale for £500, but it originally retailed for closer to £1200.

Genuine reason for selling: It is surplus to requirements.

 

[Al ears]

Hi, wanting to upgrade my cdp, currently running a NAD c542 for 9 years. Looking to get a replacement anything around £500-£600. Any suggestions? Nothing much being reviewed around this price mark.

My gear Rega Elex-R and Dynaudio X12

Surely an ideal choice would be the Rega Apollo R.

Failing that the Roksan Kandy K2 might be worth an audition.

 

[tansriloi]

Top loading pretty hard for me, my rack do not have much clearance space. If space wasn't an issue, Apollo would be great.

 

[Al ears]

I was assuming the OP wants to buy new when making my previous suggestions. There are, of course, bargains to be had second-hand. ;-)

 

[Al ears]

Top loading pretty hard for me, my rack do not have much clearance space. If space wasn't an issue, Apollo would be great.

So what's on the top shelf?

 

[emperor's new clothes]

As Apollo not suitable, audition the Marantz SA8005. Built in Japan to a very high standard, Acts as a digital hub with USB/SPDIF inputs and plays SACD & DSD files. Won't make your ears bleed. Previous speakers Dm2/7s.

 

[tansriloi]

I got the tv on top shelf. Yeah I'm looking for brand new, want to keep it for long run. Marantz seems to be over my budget.

 

[bigfish786]

Arcam CDS27 can be found under £600 now. Probably worth a demo.

 

[Al ears]

I got the tv on top shelf. Yeah I'm looking for brand new, want to keep it for long run. Marantz seems to be over my budget.

Are you in the UK? The Marantz is available for £599 and is highly recommended.

 

[keeper of the quays]

Buy the plastic penguins cd player...its awesome..he prefers his arcam yes I'm scratching my head too! £500 is cheap! It's a stellar cd player....if I hadn't just got my quad cdp2..i would of bought it.

 

[Al ears]

Buy the plastic penguins cd player...its awesome..he prefers his arcam yes I'm scratching my head too! £500 is cheap! It's a stellar cd player....if I hadn't just got my quad cdp2..i would of bought it.

I'd quite agree but it's not exactly brand new is it? ;-)

 

[BigH]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

 

[BigH]

Hi, wanting to upgrade my cdp, currently running a NAD c542 for 9 years. Looking to get a replacement anything around £500-£600. Any suggestions? Nothing much being reviewed around this price mark.

My gear Rega Elex-R and Dynaudio X12

The best match would be Rega Apollo-R. Alternatively, Arcam work well with Rega, as does Roksan (s/hand)

If you're interested I'm selling my Electrocompaniet. It's in mint condition and have similar tonal traits to the Nad - it's very smooth in the midrange but highly detailed. I've got it up for sale for £500, but it originally retailed for closer to £1200.

Genuine reason for selling: It is surplus to requirements.

How old is it?

 

[keeper of the quays]

Buy the plastic penguins cd player...its awesome..he prefers his arcam yes I'm scratching my head too! £500 is cheap! It's a stellar cd player....if I hadn't just got my quad cdp2..i would of bought it.

I'd quite agree but it's not exactly brand new is it? ;-)

doesn't much matter..its a proper cd player...will last for years and years will lift it's game to every upgrade the op gets..its a no brainer...yeah got thrown over for a arcam? Lol..it takes allsorts I suppose...

 

[Diamond Joe]

I got the tv on top shelf. Yeah I'm looking for brand new, want to keep it for long run. Marantz seems to be over my budget.

Are you in the UK? The Marantz is available for £599 and is highly recommended.

Pretty sure the OP's from Australia (my apologies if I'm wrong)

 

[keeper of the quays]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

why? None of those choices are near the electro! Audiolab is ok I suppose..but why buy grape juice when you can have wine?

 

[keeper of the quays]

Also the op is man of discernment! He has dynaudio! You want those dyns to sing? Go electro...simples

 

[BigH]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

why? None of those choices are near the electro! Audiolab is ok I suppose..but why buy grape juice when you can have wine?

I have Marantz now, I demoed the Pearl Lite which was pretty good, the 8005 is now a good price and its new with 2 year warranty. The Abrahamsen I think is very similar to the ECM Electro. but its new and only £500. But I've never heard one so not sure about the sound. The 8200cd/q comes out as the best cdp on some other forum under £1k.

Have you heard them?

 

[keeper of the quays]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

why? None of those choices are near the electro! Audiolab is ok I suppose..but why buy grape juice when you can have wine?

I have Marantz now, I demoed the Pearl Lite which was pretty good, the 8005 is now a good price and its new with 2 year warranty. The Abrahamsen I think is very similar to the ECM Electro. but its new and only £500. But I've never heard one so not sure about the sound. The 8200cd/q comes out as the best cdp on some other forum under £1k. 

Have you heard them? 

I own two Marantz cdps..both hum...and sound very coloured..i own some audiolab stuff and it's ok..well made to a cost..that Abrahamsen? New brat on the block? Will it last? Who knows..electro is pedigree...low high end..but still high end..im sure your expectation bias with your new machine is comforting on your ears! But if you can ever try a proper cd player? You will then regret your purchase in my opinion..here's why I think this..my arcam (£800) my roksan (£600) my mission pcm7000 (£1200 new!) all sound ordinary compared with my quad cdp2 my quad cdp 2 sounds ordinary compared with my mates flash Cyrus machine..the electro is closer to the Cyrus than it is to the quad! No brainer!

 

[BigH]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

why? None of those choices are near the electro! Audiolab is ok I suppose..but why buy grape juice when you can have wine?

I have Marantz now, I demoed the Pearl Lite which was pretty good, the 8005 is now a good price and its new with 2 year warranty. The Abrahamsen I think is very similar to the ECM Electro. but its new and only £500. But I've never heard one so not sure about the sound. The 8200cd/q comes out as the best cdp on some other forum under £1k.

Have you heard them?

I own two Marantz cdps..both hum...and sound very coloured..i own some audiolab stuff and it's ok..well made to a cost..that Abrahamsen? New brat on the block? Will it last? Who knows..electro is pedigree...low high end..but still high end..im sure your expectation bias with your new machine is comforting on your ears! But if you can ever try a proper cd player? You will then regret your purchase in my opinion..here's why I think this..my arcam (£800) my roksan (£600) my mission pcm7000 (£1200 new!) all sound ordinary compared with my quad cdp2 my quad cdp 2 sounds ordinary compared with my mates flash Cyrus machine..the electro is closer to the Cyrus than it is to the quad! No brainer!

Do you know the history of Abrahamsen?

 

[rainsoothe]

Arcam CDS27 can be found under £600 now. Probably worth a demo. 

+1 to Arcam CDS27. It sounds great, AND it streams! Don't mind the whf review, audition one for yourself if you can.

 

[Al ears]

I was considering Marantz 8005 (£600) and Abrahamsen (£500) only problem is getting to hear one before buying. Or you may find an Audiolab 8200cd new still or Audiolab 8200cdq for around that price.

why? None of those choices are near the electro! Audiolab is ok I suppose..but why buy grape juice when you can have wine?

I have Marantz now, I demoed the Pearl Lite which was pretty good, the 8005 is now a good price and its new with 2 year warranty. The Abrahamsen I think is very similar to the ECM Electro. but its new and only £500. But I've never heard one so not sure about the sound. The 8200cd/q comes out as the best cdp on some other forum under £1k.

Have you heard them?

I own two Marantz cdps..both hum...and sound very coloured..i own some audiolab stuff and it's ok..well made to a cost..that Abrahamsen? New brat on the block? Will it last? Who knows..electro is pedigree...low high end..but still high end..im sure your expectation bias with your new machine is comforting on your ears! But if you can ever try a proper cd player? You will then regret your purchase in my opinion..here's why I think this..my arcam (£800) my roksan (£600) my mission pcm7000 (£1200 new!) all sound ordinary compared with my quad cdp2 my quad cdp 2 sounds ordinary compared with my mates flash Cyrus machine..the electro is closer to the Cyrus than it is to the quad! No brainer!

Not, if has been indicated, the OP is in Australia. It would cost a bit in postage I imagine. Further research shows the is indeed in Perth, otherwise I'd agree with you.

 

[BigH]

Arcam CDS27 can be found under £600 now. Probably worth a demo.

+1 to Arcam CDS27. It sounds great, AND it streams! Don't mind the whf review, audition one for yourself if you can.

I did demo it, I did not like it, too smooth and processed sounding to me, maybe suit classical music?

 

[BigH]

I got the tv on top shelf. Yeah I'm looking for brand new, want to keep it for long run. Marantz seems to be over my budget.

Are you in the UK? The Marantz is available for £599 and is highly recommended.

Pretty sure the OP's from Australia (my apologies if I'm wrong)

Yes he is "Pretty suck but I'm living in Perth, Australia."