Potentially looking for a new CD player...

chris661 · Post by **chris661** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:00 pm

Hi guys,

just wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding getting a new CD player: I currently have an old Sony CD/DVD player. It's not bad, but I suspect it could be bettered.

I've been looking at Marantz stuff on eBay, Dad says they're pretty good, but to be honest I've no real idea what to look for.

Any advice (or offers, if you have one spare I'd prefer to buy off one of you guys than someone on the end of an eBay account) would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Chris

andrew Ivimey · Post by **andrew Ivimey** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:05 pm

s-q-u-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-z-e box - only way to go!

Ali Tait · Post by **Ali Tait** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:09 pm

Yes agreed- get a Squeezebox. If you really want a cd player, I've a Pioneer Stable Platter dooberry you can have gratis if you want Chris.It works fine, though it's a little tatty and there's no remote. Sounds pretty good.I could bring it to Owston.

chris661 · Post by **chris661** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:17 pm

I'd like a decent CD player because it would appear to be the weak link in my system. I'd like to avoid all those file conversions to get FLAC for a SqueezeBox, when I already have an iPod that's nearly as good.

CD playing ability also means other people can try my system with music of their choice, then make an offer for a million pounds for it

Ali, I'd certainly be interested, cheers
Chris

Mike H · Post by **Mike H** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:54 pm

Go onto eBay and type marantz cd player. Numbers under CD65 or thereabouts are supposed to be best IIRC. Better if you can find one with a Philips CDM4 transport. We're talking sort of late 1980's early 90's

Ali Tait · Post by **Ali Tait** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:33 pm

chris661 wrote:I'd like a decent CD player because it would appear to be the weak link in my system. I'd like to avoid all those file conversions to get FLAC for a SqueezeBox, when I already have an iPod that's nearly as good.

CD playing ability also means other people can try my system with music of their choice, then make an offer for a million pounds for it

Ali, I'd certainly be interested, cheers
Chris

Ok, remind me nearer the time, and I'll bring it with me.

brig001 · Post by **brig001** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:45 am

Hi Ali, since Chris will have forgotten...

We will be there on Saturday all day - hope to see you then.
Thanks,
Brian.

andrew Ivimey · Post by **andrew Ivimey** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:42 am

Squeezebox does .WAV, flac, MP3 (yuk-city) and high resolution files. with the prices of hard drives nowadays there is no excuse!

'course what is better than a squeezebox? ... apart from a Dansette major!

Ali Tait · Post by **Ali Tait** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 3:13 pm

[quote="brig001"]Hi Ali, since Chris will have forgotten...

We will be there on Saturday all day - hope to see you then.
Thanks,
Brian.[/quote

Wish you'd reminded me yesterday! I forgot all about it and left from site today. In fact, I am already at Owston Hall, and so is Mike.

chris661 · Post by **chris661** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:23 pm

Ali Tait wrote: Wish you'd reminded me yesterday! I forgot all about it and left from site today. In fact, I am already at Owston Hall, and so is Mike.

Not to worry. This one I've got isn't awful. Well, it might be. We'll see what you guys think tomorrow.

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 4:29 pm

chris661 wrote:I'd like a decent CD player because it would appear to be the weak link in my system. I'd like to avoid all those file conversions to get FLAC for a SqueezeBox, when I already have an iPod that's nearly as good.

CD playing ability also means other people can try my system with music of their choice, then make an offer for a million pounds for it

Ali, I'd certainly be interested, cheers
Chris

Wot file conversions ?
Squeezebox does MP3s and everyfink

chris661 · Post by **chris661** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:42 pm

I'd be impressed if it did Apple Lossless.

The Stratmangler · Post by **The Stratmangler** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 9:04 pm

chris661 wrote:I'd be impressed if it did Apple Lossless.

Piece of piss !!!
Does APE too

All comments are related to running Squeezebox on Squeezebox Server.
If you want to use a Squeezebox Touch directly connected to a USB HDD then it may not, as TinySC (the embedded server) is not as powerful as the full blown remotely run server.

MrAcoustat · Post by **MrAcoustat** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:47 pm

chris661 wrote:Hi guys,

just wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding getting a new CD player: I currently have an old Sony CD/DVD player. It's not bad, but I suspect it could be bettered.

I've been looking at Marantz stuff on eBay, Dad says they're pretty good, but to be honest I've no real idea what to look for.

Any advice (or offers, if you have one spare I'd prefer to buy off one of you guys than someone on the end of an eBay account) would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Chris

Sorry i can't put a link in my answer one more day to go but for not to much money the Yamaha S-2000 is a great cd player there is better but what is your budget.?????

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Mike H · Post by **Mike H** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:58 pm

He's a student, so not a lot

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