jgpo@ihu1e.UUCP (John, KA9MNK,) (05/23/85)
I've decided to take the plunge and buy a CD player. Anybody have any ideas on good players costing less than $500? I'm certainly not a "golden-ears" but my ears aren't made of lead, either. This player will be used mostly for classical music. Thanks, John Opalko AT&T Bell Labs Naperville, IL ...!ihnp4!ihu1e!jgpo
mohler@druxu.UUCP (MohlerDS) (05/23/85)
Try the YAMAHA based units: YAMAHA CD-1 or CD-2, SHERWOOD CDP-100, FISHER XXX?. They are fairly reliable and hold their own against many more expensive units. Front loading MAGNAVOX units are quite good too. The top loading MAGNAVOX units kept under a plastic VCR cover also are quite good sounding and reliable (for those that are spending alot of time cleaning their FD1000, FD1010 etal. try a cover it helps!). Also the new NEC CD-800 series has dropped in price to 799.00 and has been discounted to 575ish (Japanese Audio California- I think) The NEC is the best of the bunch, at least I think so when you look at parts and construction quality and sound quality. DAVID S. MOHLER AT&T-ISL @ DENVER druxu!mohler
rfg@hound.UUCP (R.GRANTGES) (05/24/85)
[] I doubt very much you could beat the Sony CDP-102 at about $309 mail order (Stereo Corp of America, but I'll bet Illinois Audio would match the price) unless you really needed extensive programming capability. -- "It's the thought, if any, that counts!" Dick Grantges hound!rfg
karn@petrus.UUCP (05/25/85)
Rather than hawk my own less-than-$500 CD player (a Technics SL-P7, which I've been very happy with), I'll give a few general tips: 1. Don't waste your time trying to do listening comparisons. Audible differences are about as easy to prove as ESP and psychokenesis. 2. Buy only on the basis of these points (you decide their priority): a. Price b. Reliability/repair track record c. Programming features d. Size and weight Phil
jgpo@ihu1e.UUCP (John, KA9MNK,) (05/28/85)
Thanks to all those who took the time to respond to my inquiry. Over the long weekend, I went out and bought a Technics SL-P2. After listening to some Beethoven and Mozart symphonies, some Baroque music played on original instruments, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Requiem," I'm convinced that CD's are here to stay. I may never go back to LP's again! Thanks again, John Opalko AT&T Bell Labs Naperville, IL