Old or new CD players, which better? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Apr 8, 2024 · So some "vintage" CD players could sound better than others, yet all are going to be easily beaten by new units. Rega uses 24/192 Wolfson DAC chips, which are my all time favorite sounding, …
What is the best, highest quality Sony CD Player ever made?
Apr 4, 2023 · The one big issue with vintage Sony CD players is that when the laser dies there are no replacement parts available to fix them. Plenty of good sounding modern decks out there. Not just …
Which Vintage CD Player - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jul 30, 2017 · Which Vintage CD Player Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by GroovyGuy, Jul 30, 2017.
CD players -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc., generation - Steve Hoffman Music …
Oct 18, 2023 · I am kinda with you there. As a vintage/DIY enthusiast I have tried many a player from the 80's and 90's. Names like Parasound, Denon, Philips, Rotel. Good players, but a couple of years …
best CD player for a vintage set-up? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Nov 17, 2010 · That's the best CD player for a vintage system, and it's the best CD player for a modern system. Even the very best built original 16 bit player from the '80s cannot compete with even the …
Vintage Receiver / (2) CD Players (Can I use Tape 1 and AUX)?
Aug 14, 2008 · Some CD players have a higher output than some vintage tuners or tape decks but that would only mean that a volume setting would have to be adjusted when you switch from the new CD …
DENON DCD-1500 CD Player (1985/1987) - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 6, 2025 · DENON DCD-1500 CD Player (1985/1987) Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by MacGyver, Jan 6, 2025.
Vintage 80's 90's or Current CD Players? - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Feb 3, 2023 · Vintage 80's 90's or Current CD Players? Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by tonymichaels, Feb 3, 2023.
Recommend a DAC for older CD player, vintage system
Oct 7, 2023 · Recommend a DAC for older CD player, vintage system Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Wombat Reynolds, Oct 7, 2023.
Should i buy a new cd player or old - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
Jan 21, 2025 · As much as I am a vintage die-hard I would say for a CD player-New. Of course unless you luck into a used on that works for cheap, but I have never sought out a used CD player.