Need a new cdp around 1Lac
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maxcoutinho
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Who stocks it in India? Does have good reviews. I had a Cyrus dacx many years ago and loved it.
Nikhili
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I use the Rega Apollo R and am quite happy with it. I usually use it with an external DAC but the direct output is not bad at all.
IndianEars
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My thoughts on buying a CDP
1. CDs are being rapidly phased out .... Difficult to get a good choice of new CDs in India, at reasonable prices.
2. A CD Player Laser Assembly can be expected to have a life of approx 5 years (even though some last longer, that is your luck!)
3. In view of 1 & 2 above, I feel that ANY CDP that you buy today, MUST be selected to have an External USB (Digital) input .... preferably also Coax (SPDIF) and TOSLINK (optical) digital inputs.
These will enable you to use your CDP as a an external DAC also.... enabling you to play out music from a Hard Disk & Stream digital music (Tidal etc) today & even after the CD Laser in the transport fades away ....
4. You have a Good Quality setup, capable of fully utilising a the capabilities of a DAC Far better than the Chord you have mentioned.
I also see that you are a Marantz user, and clearly, you like the Marantz Sonic signature.
I would therefore recommend the MARANTZ SA 14S1 (Rs 1.5L retail) or the Marantz SA 12 ( Rs 2 L retail). Both M/cs are Superbly built, and will provide you sound way above that of garden variety CDPs. Just in case you are wondering... YES, the Good CD Transport built into these players will provide you FAR superior sound on CD playback than using a DAC + DVD player with digital out.
I have indicated Mumbai Retail prices that were available about 6 months ago, and they are Substantially below MRP. if you want the contact, send me a personal message.
Please do consider point 3 when making your choice .........
1. CDs are being rapidly phased out .... Difficult to get a good choice of new CDs in India, at reasonable prices.
2. A CD Player Laser Assembly can be expected to have a life of approx 5 years (even though some last longer, that is your luck!)
3. In view of 1 & 2 above, I feel that ANY CDP that you buy today, MUST be selected to have an External USB (Digital) input .... preferably also Coax (SPDIF) and TOSLINK (optical) digital inputs.
These will enable you to use your CDP as a an external DAC also.... enabling you to play out music from a Hard Disk & Stream digital music (Tidal etc) today & even after the CD Laser in the transport fades away ....
4. You have a Good Quality setup, capable of fully utilising a the capabilities of a DAC Far better than the Chord you have mentioned.
I also see that you are a Marantz user, and clearly, you like the Marantz Sonic signature.
I would therefore recommend the MARANTZ SA 14S1 (Rs 1.5L retail) or the Marantz SA 12 ( Rs 2 L retail). Both M/cs are Superbly built, and will provide you sound way above that of garden variety CDPs. Just in case you are wondering... YES, the Good CD Transport built into these players will provide you FAR superior sound on CD playback than using a DAC + DVD player with digital out.
I have indicated Mumbai Retail prices that were available about 6 months ago, and they are Substantially below MRP. if you want the contact, send me a personal message.
Please do consider point 3 when making your choice .........
Coax-BNC connector or cable should be easy to find I believe
maxcoutinho
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Thanks a lot for your detailed response. My answers to your points:.
CDs are being rapidly phased out .... Difficult to get a good choice of new CDs in India, at reasonable prices. -
I import my CDs or pick them up during my travels. Also, I have a vast collection of CDs so not using CDs is not an option. I have a very basic setup for Streaming via BT using Zen Blue and using my USB Dac in my amp. I still prefer the simplicity of the CD medium.
A CD Player Laser Assembly can be expected to have a life of approx 5 years (even though some last longer, that is your luck!).
I agree hence am a bit sceptical after reading so many transport and laser issues. Luckily none of my CD players have given up before 15-16 years with one going on for 26 years or so.
3. In view of 1 & 2 above, I feel that ANY CDP that you buy today, MUST be selected to have an External USB (Digital) input .... preferably also Coax (SPDIF) and TOSLINK (optical) digital inputs.
Again completely agree. This was the reason I was giving the Marantz SA8005 a serious thought. However, the reading issues mentioned on various threads scared me out of my purchase :-(.
These will enable you to use your CDP as a an external DAC also.... enabling you to play out music from a Hard Disk & Stream digital music (Tidal etc) today & even after the CD Laser in the transport fades away ....
Yes. My current thought is to break up my source to Transport and Dac.
4. You have a Good Quality setup, capable of fully utilising a the capabilities of a DAC Far better than the Chord you have mentioned.
Any that you recommend?
I also see that you are a Marantz user, and clearly, you like the Marantz Sonic signature. Yes. I have not used any other player over the last 27 or so years except a Sony CDP45s right in the beginning.
However, I am open to trying other brands now.
I would therefore recommend the MARANTZ SA 14S1 (Rs 1.5L retail) or the Marantz SA 12 ( Rs 2 L retail). Both M/cs are Superbly built, and will provide you sound way above that of garden variety CDPs. Just in case you are wondering... YES, the Good CD Transport built into these players will provide you FAR superior sound on CD playback than using a DAC + DVD player with digital out.
I have indicated Mumbai Retail prices that were available about 6 months ago, and they are Substantially below MRP. if you want the contact, send me a personal message.
Will send you a PM
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maxcoutinho
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Sound & Vision used to have. I don't think they do any more. You could check.
I have Marantz SA8005, CD6006 both. CD6006 refuses to play or skips even slightly scratched CDs while SA8005 plays even badly scratched CDs.
maxcoutinho
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The SA8005 seems to be out of stock now
Music Freak
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It's discontinued. Probably you may look for pre-owned if you are firm on that.
maxcoutinho
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Yes but I am sure there may be a couple new ones lurking around .
I will first investigate the Cd14Si.
maxcoutinho
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Nope. Jay no longer stocks it
. I had picked up my Cyrus stuff from him.
IndianEars
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The CD Lens does not touch the CD.... Hence a scratched CD cannot damage a CD Lens.
That was somewhat true for a scratched LP player by a stylus
I think what he means is that if you play badly scratched cds often the lens has to work extra.
This weakens the lens.
Lizard King
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I have a 6 year old 6005. Never skipped a single note. I think the problem you mentioned is limited to the new models. In fact I am getting the 8005 or 8006 soon. No reports of similar problems with this made in Japan units. The OP is not looking at a made in Vietnam model that is for sure.
I have a Marantz cd 6006 UK edition. The good part is, it sounds very good but the bad part is, it is a little finicky where reading cd's are concerned. Sometimes it reads a track & sometimes it does not read the same track. When you skip fast it sometimes pauses. I have found the Pioneer cdp's to be very reliable in this dept in my experience. Have heard good reviews of the higher end Denon too.
I would be a bit wary of the cd players from Marantz at least in this price range.
I would be a bit wary of the cd players from Marantz at least in this price range.
Hi Eyeinthe sky, I would not want to derail Max's cdp thread. Just wanted to confirm with you whether the current lens is Sanyo SF P101 ? Can you pls PM me which lens to go for which reads reliably so I can replace it. Also what would be the cost for the same. The 6006 CDP is just a year old. Thanks a lot.
maxcoutinho
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Thanks....Will PM you to take this further
Taking everything in to consideration including the investment I would buy a Denon DCD 1600NE or 2500NE without a doubt. The after sales support for Denon is unmatched. My 10 year old DCD 1500AE needed a lens change and some capacitor smd overhauling , all was done within 2 weeks ,that's amazing service and peace of mind. My Denon could still go on for some more time but I still got it serviced. Had it not been for the terrible after sales service of many a brands in India we could have taken the chance with some great brands that are available in the country. More over I always feel or my experience taught me over the years that it's best to buy digital sources/transports that are Made in Japan over any other country and get a European or American DAC. My two cents
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