Really been wanting to upgrade my CD Changer to a good single play

[TapeMaster]

My first choice is a Onkyo DX-1400 or a Yamaha CD-3 TOTL Units? I have about 50 bucks to spend. Would appreciate your guys input & advice. Changer I'm upgrading from Kenwood DP-R6070.

 

[3db]

Do it only for ease of use or aestetics but don't expect any difference in sound quality.

 

[TapeMaster]

Just bought a Teac PD-80 from its original owner on ebay opinions wanted please! Teac as I remember were well regared CD Players.

 

[zumbo]

New one @ Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/TEAC-CD-P1260-Player-LCD-Playback/dp/B000GU8B28

 

[TapeMaster]

No thanks already looked into it clearly not interested buttons are small & has MP3 Capabilities. This is my CD Player better model more features.

 

[zumbo]

No thanks already looked into it clearly not interested buttons are small & has MP3 Capabilities. This is my CD Player better model more features.

I hear ya. Who wants a new cd player that will play hours of music with one cd?

Eject and play are usually the only buttons I use. I have pretty big hands, but doubt the buttons would be an issue. Most of the time I use my receiver remote.

Most folks just use their dvd player these days for cd playback. Guess it all depends on what you like. Glad to see you got a good deal on ebay.

 

[TapeMaster]

I'm glad too! This will still be far better than my BPC Kenwood Carousel CD Changer right?

 

[emorphien]

I'm glad too! This will still be far better than my BPC Kenwood Carousel CD Changer right?

Dunno, on what grounds?

I always thought the design of those older CD players was amusing. Something like "this is what the future looks like." I had a Technics from the late 80s/early 90s that worked flawlessly until I replaced it with something with more features although now I have an Onkyo C-S5VL which doesn't seem to be a well known model.

 

[TapeMaster]

What are you trying to say? please explain

 

[Cristofori]

Do it only for ease of use or aestetics but don't expect any difference in sound quality.

While you may not hear a difference in SQ, don't entirely count out that possibility.

One thing you will get is better performance. I've owned several carousel type players in the past and all of them developed issues after a while. Certain discs would skip or not play at all in certain slots. Move the same disc over one slot, and it played fine! Dedicated single disc players are usually better built, and better looking as well. I've never had a problem with any of them.

But I wouldn't bother looking for one if you only have $50 to spend. Barring a miraculous stoke of luck, all that money will get you is some ancient 1st generation player (and you can find them cheaper in thrift ships). A nice single disc player will set you back several hundred even at used prices.

Look for units by Marantz, Rotel, or the older Sony ES players.

 

[Cristofori]

Most folks just use their dvd player these days for cd playback.

What "most folks do" is usually the exact opposite of what the true connoisseur of A/V equipment and music should do. This applies to most other fields of interest as well.

Except for the higher end units put out by the better manufacturers, I've found that most of the average run of the mill DVD players out there are not the best choice for serious music listening.

I don't know if things improved in recent years, but some of the earlier DVD players were noticeably inferior for CD playback when compared to a high end Sony ES CD player I once owned, sometimes appallingly so. Even my clueless, non-enthusiast mother thought so!

 

[TapeMaster]

I know what you mean but Not all Carousel Type Players have issues. To be totally Honest there is only one good one to buy a 1990's Onkyo Solid Construction even has EIGHT TIMES Oversampling DIGITAL FILTER! I own a 6 disc Carousel type player by ONKYO & a single disc TEAC.

 

[3db]

Yes until a DBT points out that what you are really hearing in differences between a CD and DVD player playing CD is you're imagination at play.

I will buy the mechanical arguement of carousel players. That does make sense entirely since mechanics are involved and parts wear out.

 

[TapeMaster]

I have a technical question about CD Players & I need your help guys Ok I own a TEAC Single Disc CD Player with a 16-Bit Linear DAC & before I bought this I came across an Onkyo DX-1400 with 18-Bit Linear DAC and this TEAC Sounds SO GOOD! THAT I can't even imagine needing an Onkyo with an 18-Bit Linear DAC. I own one really good Onkyo DXC-111 CD Changer (Solid Construction) As most CD Changers are usually cheaply made! The TEAC is ran through a Harman Kardon AV-R55 & two Kenwood Surround Sound Speakers & the sound is amazing. The CD currently in the player is Richard Marx Richard Marx 1987 Original. So my question can you guys hear any difference in sound quality between an Onkyo DX-1400 with an 18-Bit Linear DAC and a older Teac Single Disc Player from say late 80's Early 90's with a 16-Bit Linear DAC?

 

[mtrycrafts]

...... So my question can you guys hear any difference in sound quality between an Onkyo DX-1400 with an 18-Bit Linear DAC and a older Teac Single Disc Player from say late 80's Early 90's with a 16-Bit Linear DAC?

Chances are highly unlikely that one will.

 

[zumbo]

What "most folks do" is usually the exact opposite of what the true connoisseur of A/V equipment and music should do. This applies to most other fields of interest as well.

Except for the higher end units put out by the better manufacturers, I've found that most of the average run of the mill DVD players out there are not the best choice for serious music listening.

I don't know if things improved in recent years, but some of the earlier DVD players were noticeably inferior for CD playback when compared to a high end Sony ES CD player I once owned, sometimes appallingly so. Even my clueless, non-enthusiast mother thought so!

Personally, I wouldn't put Sony and "high-end" together. While your reply is informing your personal experience, my reply is informing what most folks do.

If your personal experience puts Sony in the high-end category, then....

If you missed what this thread was about, it's about spending $50 on a cd player. With a limited budget like that, I don't think we are talking "connoisseur". We are talking someone blowing $50 on a cd player that could be put towards a more flexible piece.

Really been wanting to upgrade my CD Changer to a good single play
My first choice is a Onkyo DX-1400 or a Yamaha CD-3 TOTL Units? I have about 50 bucks to spend. Would appreciate your guys input & advice. Changer I'm upgrading from Kenwood DP-R6070.

 

[TapeMaster]

Sony was never Highend Even their ES Series CD Players I prefer Teac,Onkyo.

 

[pbrown]

I have an old Sony ES carousel and think it's great. It gets used mainly by the wife. I usually use my OPPO BDP-93 or the MMF-5.1 turntable for more serious listening.

There is nothing wrong with using one of several available universal disk players for both movies and music. The OPPO can be had for $500 and works well.

 

[TapeMaster]

The Only really Good Quality carousel type players are the older Onkyos. I own a DX-C111 And I think it's good also. Sorry but i'll have to disagree about Sony ES Players.

 

[TapeMaster]

Back in the day Teac CD Players were Highend & I have info to back up that statement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TEAC_Corporation To other people that have posted I have never heard of Oppo DVD Players It has to be some kind of Off Brand.