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I need an opinion on a cd player
« on: December 19, 2009, 11:55:51 AM »
I just got an email from my dad... His NAD cd player died and he's looking for a replacement. He's leaning towards a Marantz Sa-8003. That means he's looking in the $1000 dollar range... What should he get?
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2009, 12:59:47 PM »
What is he going to do with the NAD? Parts is Parts. 8)
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2009, 01:00:36 PM »
I'm on it, don't you worry 8)
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2009, 03:37:47 PM »
He should look at the Jolida or Rega Apollo.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2009, 12:49:28 AM »
+1 for the Jolida.  Love it.   :o

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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2009, 12:58:08 AM »
I second the Jolida.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2009, 01:06:41 AM »
The Jolida is a great choice. I would like to try one of these Bada cd player's also. It has two sets of outputs, one uses tubes, one uses Burr Brown op amps. Looks interesting. http://www.pacificvalve.us/BDHD22.html
There is some others on this site worth looking at also.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2009, 08:42:22 AM »
I've heard the Jolida...gets my vote!!!
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2009, 08:55:26 AM »
I think I'm getting him swayed towards the jolida, but his latest consern/excuse is that living in Erie there are no good tube repairmen... bla
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2009, 07:36:06 PM »
what about a dac?  that way you can hook in a dvd player/computer anything with digital output and it is dedicated to digtal/analog conversion. you can find some good used transports around too if you want a solid one.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2009, 10:29:33 PM »
I've actually suggested used with a good dac to him, but i think he just wants new... and good. The sad thing is he's really not going to listen to it that often. In his older age he's spent less and less time listening to music. I'm hoping if he gets the jolida he'll catch the bug again.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2009, 12:57:38 AM »
Does it have to be new or would he consider used as he'd get more for his money buying used.

The Jolida, at a minimum, requires upgrading from the crappy stock tubes and a good aftermarket power cord. Further mods make it even better.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2009, 05:20:55 PM »
ok, well he ordered the jolida. I'll be in Erie this weekend for his xmas party to check it out.
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #13 on: December 21, 2009, 05:41:05 PM »
Excellent choice!!! ;)
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Re: I need an opinion on a cd player
« Reply #14 on: December 21, 2009, 06:52:46 PM »
Both of you will be pleased!  :D :D :D
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