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December 4, 2012 - 10:17pm
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need advice on a new CD changer
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I still have a Yamaha CDC-745 player in my system, and it works fine. The sound quality is OK, but not quite up to todays standards, so I use a Theta D/A converter connected to its coaxial digital output to process the signal.
These CDC units seem to last forever and might be a good bet; the price is right. I don't think the NAD changers have a good reliability record.
What I would suggest, however, is that you go to Amazon and get a new Sony 5-disc carousel player.
They have one that lists for $300 and it is only $130 right now. It will sound better, I think, because the DAC chips have really advanced since 20 years ago. It is also new and has a warranty.
They also have a Teac 2610 carousel for only $105.
Thanks, Commsysman. I'll check out those deals. You're quite right; we have seen one or two advancements in the last two decades...