CD player for KAV 400 and B&W 805

 

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Username: Eduardox

Post Number: 1
Registered: Aug-07
What would be your recommendation of CD player for Krell KAV400 and Nautilus 805 (old version) in the 1000 to 1500 range?

Thanks a lot

Eduardo
 

Gold Member
Username: Nuck

Post Number: 8189
Registered: Dec-04
The usual recommendation for a grand. BUT...

A Banchmark DAC1 can be had with mods for a good price, then it comes down to a transport. Way under a grand. Plus cables.
 

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Username: Jan_b_vigne

Dallas, TX

Post Number: 11025
Registered: May-04
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Whajja got now? And what are the options available to you, eduardo.
 

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Username: Eduardox

Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-07
I have a NAd 521 bee

I can buy any available in the USA, Cary, Rega, Rotel, Nad, Arcam, whet else? As loong as it is in the $1500 limit

Prefer one unit vs transport and DAC separates

Thanks
 

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Username: Jan_b_vigne

Dallas, TX

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Registered: May-04
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So, you don't intend to audition any players or speak with a dealer? We get to tell you what to buy?
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 8215
Registered: Dec-04
Oh Boy! Buy my used one then. Just kidding, Ed.
What does your present player(and/or system) not do right?
Timing? Rythm? OOmph?
 

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Username: Sukhoi30

New Zealand

Post Number: 131
Registered: Jun-06
I second Nuck, Dac 1 (with a USB input).
Someone reliable once told be that he could not tell the difference between a FMJ 36 and a DAC 1 with a cheap DVD player as a transport. He had some very good associated gear.
I guess with a good transport and a DAC one you could get a way lot more and are future proof just in case you want to use your comp for music few years down the line.

Sorry to suggest this once again - but worth considering.

I would also look at Quad CDP2, excellent and time tested.
and the new Cambridge 840c might be slightly higher that your budget but can be used as a DAC as well in the future.

Cheers
 

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Username: Eduardox

Post Number: 3
Registered: Aug-07
I know my B&W and Kreel can sound better, better detail and better image than with the Nad C521 BEE that is why I want to upgarde
 

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Username: Hoanghai2k

Melbourne, VIC Australia

Post Number: 26
Registered: Oct-05
i reckon Marantz SA8260... should be low price for now
 

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Username: Unbridled_id

ChicagoUsa

Post Number: 197
Registered: Mar-04
How about that cambridge 840 c ?
 

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Username: Kevincorr

Fairbanks, Alaska Usa

Post Number: 193
Registered: Jul-07
No Nuck, I get your used one! Man they go fast on AudiogoN. So does Rotel 1072. One just went the 1st few hours that it went on there. That Saturn is hanging on at $1700 though.
 

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Username: Kevincorr

Fairbanks, Alaska Usa

Post Number: 194
Registered: Jul-07
Nuck, that was a hint.
 

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Username: Nuck

Post Number: 8341
Registered: Dec-04
I ain't biting.
 

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Username: Mike3

Wiley, Tx USA

Post Number: 642
Registered: May-06
At least you would have something to take a picture of...
 

Gold Member
Username: Nuck

Post Number: 8357
Registered: Dec-04
Eduardo, the Rega Apollo is unbeatable at the price point in the US.
In Canada, it is priced a bit higher, but still nobody does it better.

Check pricing there.

I have many source, and the Rega is the best purchase(so far), as long as you play only redbook cd's.
If you play hdcd, then that is a different matter.
Altogether.
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