Budget CD Player Options

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A friend of mine inherited a McIntosh CD player years ago manufactured in 1992. State of the art at the time, it's having issues and about on its last legs. He's on a budget and needs to stay around $500 or thereabouts. Based on my experience with CD players, both myself and another audiophile suggested going new, refurbished w/warranty, or dealer open box or demo. We attended the Florida Audio Expo and two primary recommendations came up; Marantz CD-6007 or Rotel CD-11. Any thoughts on either or other possible options from sound quality, build quality, or both?

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Topic - Budget CD Player Options - Chris K. 16:06:40 02/23/24 (8)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - Doublej 15:10:38 02/28/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - Mali 14:31:07 02/28/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - svisner 08:06:19 02/27/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - mpcrnc@aol.com 11:39:07 02/25/24 (0)

RE: Budget CD Player Options - lonzie41 05:36:54 02/24/24 (1)

Marantz - pbarach 14:23:51 02/25/24 (0)

the usual rec here is Marantz but I've had both - Story 05:15:05 02/24/24 (0)

I'd give preference to the Marantz * - Mike K 20:26:13 02/23/24 (0)

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