Upgrade My C.D. Player

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I have a Creek Evolution C.D. Player , I listen through Alessandro Headphones via Graham Slee Headphone Amp. What C.D. Player would you recommend to Upgrade to.Thanks.

 

[Big Chris]

Firstly, what's your budget?

Secondly, are you happy buying used or will you only consider brand new?

 

[Anonymous]

My Budget at a guess would be under £800,Would prefere to buy new Thanks.

 

[Big Chris]

Check out the review for the Audiolab 8200 CDP, which has just walked off with the CDP 'Product Of The Year' gong at the awards.

 

[cheyworth]

the 1st one to look at is the Audiolab 8200CD @ £700

or you could look at a DAC?

Chris

Edit: looks like great minds think alike!

 

[AL13N]

The Audiolab 8200CDQ (£899) has volume control and a discrete Class A headphone amp.

Alternatively, check out the XTZ CD-100 (£365) to pair with your Graham Slee amp.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that, without listening to either how would they compare to my Creek? Also I've never heard of the XTZCD-100 .

 

[AL13N]

XTZ offer a home trial period, so you can compare it side-by-side with your Creek at home.

As for the Audiolab, take the CDP and Head-amp to your local dealer and compare. Or purchase from an online store that you know for sure will refund you if you're not happy with the sound.

XTZ CD-100 link (including reviews).

 

[plastic penguin]

Although the new Audiolab CDP/DAC is brilliant by all accounts, I'm not sure how the synergy will pan out with the Creek. TBH, for a budget you'll be hard pushed to better the Creek Evo CDP.

 

[Anonymous]

Maybe it doesn't quite meet your preference for new, but there are some good deals around on the Cyrus CD8se reprocessed (these should come with full 2yr warranty) and ex-demo models. Cheapest I have seen is about £900 though.

You should check relevant posts on here as there have been some teething problems but hopefully sorted now.