Fish Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I own a Sony 985,its a 400 disc dvd player,it sounds just as good as my 2900 through the optical out,I must confess,I'm not an audiophile/file/or fool.I can hear pretty good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornwalled Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 15 years ago, that was true, but CD technology has advanced so much that changers can easily rival single discs. In fact, the best sounding player I ever owned was a 5 disc- a California Audio Labs CL-5, but that's not going to be in the $500 range, unless you go used. That said, I am using a single disc Marantz CD-5500 at the moment, but have been more than happy with the CC-4300. They're superb players for the money. The only caution I'd throw out about the Marantz is it doesn't do well with burned cd's. So if you're a burn-freak, it's probably not the one for you. I use a Denon 5-disc as backup for burned discs the Marantz won't read. -Jon ---------------- On 4/18/2005 7:20:55 PM Royster wrote: ---------------- On 4/18/2005 5:55:20 PM bsafirebird1969 wrote: i have a suggestion ... i don't think any" Audio File " .. should own a "Changer " .... ................... ---------------- I feel the same way. They quite nasty at best. But if you are looking to load a boat load of cd's into one, they are quit effortless. Sound like doo doo IMHO. But then again, I think a transport, jitter reclocker, and outboard dac is the only way to go. ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 and only because it hasn't been mentioned yet: really the best thing would be to go out and find a dealer that will let you demo in your own home. All the reviews and opinions in the world mean nothing if it doesn't sound good to your ears. If the dealer doesn't let you demo it at home, then just be willing to find another place. I can't see them not lending a floor model if it'll mean a sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 hehehe ... lookit the nasty responses .... well, i admit to having a Carver 5 disc changer ... for when i'm too lazy to keep changing disc's .. i also like my Audio Alchemy Transport/DAC/Clocker what's all this 5.1 Crap ..?? ...i thought this was the 2 CHANNEL Forum ..( for those of you that did not READ THE FORUM TITLE ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ---------------- On 4/19/2005 6:56:44 AM bsafirebird1969 wrote: ....what's all this 5.1 Crap ..?? ...i thought this was the 2 CHANNEL Forum ..( for those of you that did not READ THE FORUM TITLE ) ---------------- just so happens that the BEST CD changers out there that meet the budget of the original poster also happen to play more than one format (CD, DVD and SACD) so it's all good for him..... he can get a GREAT performing CD changer as well as an EXCELLENT deck that allows him to experience SACD in multichannel and SACD in 2 channel so that's why all this "5.1 Crap" is being discussed you really do need to get out more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Eagle Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 Anything DENON, baby !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 As another New York Stater, it was brought out earlier that some were not reading the subject title. I just see a little poke. There have many threads that did not break down to such pokes or insults, quite refreshing to read. Yes I can skip over the ones that contain those, but I would miss a post like Dr Who's that makes a lot of sense and actually can find whether the sound match is proper. Do we REALLY NEED to resort to personal comments or can we just answer a question, wonder about choice and let the initial poster answer the question. Personally, it shouldn't matter if a component is recommended by any source but the listener. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmethe3 Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 I didn't mean to start a major arguement. I am REALLY looking for a changer...SORRY...but I do not feel I should be giving up any performance with todays technology running optical out. I DO own a Panosonic DVD player and also run that optical out. I am more a music guy and with around 500 cd's I do like to load more than one at a time (especially at party time!). Thumpel, I have to say, I,m not all that impressed with the KLF-C7. I will be moving Heresy's to center when I find another set of Corn's or Scalas.(don't have the room for 'Horns) Thanks for all the responses! If I HAVE to settle for a single disc player, I will. P.S. I thought having a combo cd/dvd player was an audiophile NO! NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 This thread is no major arguement by a long shot.I thought everyone was being rather civil(all things considered).The best advise you'll get here or anywhere is go get the units you are leaning toward/thinkin about or available locally and give em' a whirl.Then you can decide the pros/cons etc but thats a good way to start,good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodger Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ---------------- On 4/19/2005 12:14:27 PM dmethe3 wrote: I didn't mean to start a major arguement. I am REALLY looking for a changer...SORRY...but I do not feel I should be giving up any performance with todays technology running optical out. I DO own a Panosonic DVD player and also run that optical out. I am more a music guy and with around 500 cd's I do like to load more than one at a time (especially at party time!). Thumpel, I have to say, I,m not all that impressed with the KLF-C7. I will be moving Heresy's to center when I find another set of Corn's or Scalas.(don't have the room for 'Horns) Thanks for all the responses! If I HAVE to settle for a single disc player, I will. P.S. I thought having a combo cd/dvd player was an audiophile NO! NO! ---------------- Sorry, no major argument, but... AND NOT YOUR FAULT. The Phillips 963SA is supposed to be a good unit. A few have recommended that to me. But if you can try in home, that is better. dodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpelstiltskin Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ---------------- On 4/19/2005 12:14:27 PM dmethe3 wrote: Thumpel, I have to say, I,m not all that impressed with the KLF-C7. I will be moving Heresy's to center..... ---------------- Please let us know how that works out. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 R U lookin for a volume disk changer or like a 5 disk platter type unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ---------------- look at the title of the thread! "best CD changer under $500" ---------------- My oversight! Still think for the amount of dollars to be spent, the single disk units recommended thus far, would afford more musically involved listening than a changer CD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuNat Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 i just recieved that marantz cc-4300 5 disc changer i got from audiogon.. after a good long listening session, i can say this: compared to my NAD unit, the marantz has a large almost holographic soundstage. frequency extremes are extended, and is a bit smoother at the high-end. for $250 new or half that used, its a great deal and it does sound very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 ---------------- On 4/19/2005 12:14:27 PM dmethe3 wrote: P.S. I thought having a combo cd/dvd player was an audiophile NO! NO! ---------------- Not necessarily. A dvd player automatically has a better DAC because it can do the higher bitrates. The internal clock driving the DAC is the major source for jitter and this clock inheritantly has to be better in order to play higher bitrates...when playing at lower bitrates, you've got the same DAC just running a lower bitrate, but you still get the more precise clock. I'm not saying they can't make a dedicated 44.1kHz DAC that will sound better than a 96kHz or 192kHz DAC running at 44.1kHz, but there's absolutely no reason for a higher bitrate DAC to sound worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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