dedicated cd player recommendation?

[enrique]

I recently upgraded my dvda/sacd player so i thought i would go ahead and upgrade my cd player.I have never had a real good cd player so i think i will give it a shot.I've been thinking about rotel rcd1072 since i'm using rotel rec. and have hd good things about the cd player.I've hd about shanling,linn,jolida etc but i dont know enough to say one is better than the other.I will purchase used and would like to stay under 600.thanks

[jackfish]

Cambridge Audio Azur 640C V2 $599
NAD C542 $499
Music Hall CD25.2 $599

[enrique]

If anyone was wondering i ended up with an Eastern Electric Minimax tube player.And if i dont say so myself it's a fantastic cdp and the headphone is incredible..

[rcarlton]

Pictures?

[enrique]

rcarlton wrote:

Pictures?

sorry can't supply any pics.But there are some reviews on the net(soundstage) and audiocircle has some as well.

[Sonnie]

This appears to be a serious audiophile CD player... congrats!

Our latest creation in bringing the digital domain to the Reference standard that Audiophiles demand. This player will make you forget about your vinyl collection, or at least give you the alternative to choose without sacrificing what you love from your vinyl (analog) rig. Have you been disillusioned with "Perfect Sound Forever" with your CD's? Out Tube CD Player will have you thinking maybe they were correct. No, we didn't roll off those shrill grainy high frequencies that other players exibit, we engineered a way to successfully represent these extended frequencies.

The new tube - based CD player from Eastern Electric has arrived to partner with MiniMax preamp and power amplifier. Its essence is simplicity and attention to detail. The MiniMax CD player is the product of a company that firmly believes in the adage, less is more.

High quality parts and robust construction are readily apparent. The designers auditioned a great range of parts brands (resistors, capacitors, etc.) to find the best combination for their circuit. preamp and power amplifier.

Specification

• Tube: 6922 x 2
• Output Level: 2 Volts +/-3dB
• Frequency Response: 20Hz~20kHz +/-0.5dB
• Distortion and Noise: less than -60dB
• S/N Ratio: 90dB
• Dynamic Range: 93dB / 100dB (HDCD)
• Channel Separation: 90dB @ 1kHz
• Power Requirements: 1117VAC +/-5%, 50/60Hz
• Power Comsumption: 30Watt
• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 12" x 13" x 3" (316mm x 338mm x 95mm)
• Weight: 6kg

[Sonnie]

Hey rick... maybe you can give us review sometime...

[Otto]

Yeah, rick, that looks and sounds like a nice player. You've got a pretty nice system going! Did you have a chance to compare it to the Rotels or any other players? Either way, congrats on the new toy!

[enrique]

no i did not do any comparisons i was going to try out the rotel rcd1072 but just got the minimax.It is all true what they say in the reviews atleast to me.I love what i've heard so far.Havent actually been able to do any REAL listening yet.I actually bought 2 set of tubes to replace the stock ones with but havent tried them yet.amperex PQ's and forgot the other one right now it was some that were recommended by the distributor.It's used but it's slightly used and fantastic.The headphone amp in this thing is amazing.