Looking for good used 1.5k CD player

[Laurens]

Hello everyone,

I found a big box with CDs in my garage and want to revisit “good old times” ;-).

I’ve been shortlisting current offerings on used market to:
Audio Research CD3MKII
Sugden Masterclass PDT-4
Moon Neo 260D

I’m no expert in specs of CD transport, laser, DAC, etc. Would therefore greatly appreciate your advice!

Thanks and nice Sunday,
Laurens

 

[chuck]

For $1500 why not buy a new CD player like a NAD, Marantz or Denon? I think that is what I would do. Otherwise you might be buying a laser reliability problem. I would check out if the manufacturer of a higher end player was able to provide parts to fix it, the answer is probably not.

 

[Laurens]

Thanks for advice, much appreciated

 

[DasguteOhr]

Meridian 508.24 very musical player, no panik a new laser cost 50€. Used ~800€ in good condition.
It have some hidden features error correction , you can change the sound.

 

[Laurens]

Thanks for suggestion, I’ll do some reading about it ;-)