FS: Arcam Alpha 9 CD player. Excellent cosmetical and mechanical condition with remote and power cord. Originaly $1600. Now - $750 plus shipping. I'd prefer local pickup in Chicago. Alpha 9 is a big step up from Alpha 7 and 8. Alpha 9 is a previous version of current top of the line Arcam FMJ...
I want a player mainly for redbook CD listening, but SACD, DVD, DVD-A or changer would be a bonus. I narrowed my choices to these players. I might would have to get two players. I have no opportunity to audition most of them so I am asking your opinions which one has best redbook CD playback...
Also Pioneer is coming with 2 Home Theater in a box systems this June. Both will feature SACD/DVD-A 5-disk changer. One of them will have wireless surround speakers.
Thanks Thomas, I wanted to limit number of separates. Originally I wanted small all-in-one system with bookshelf speakers. Now I evolutioned into HK7000 begemoth receiver (I skept prepro and ampl.) and floorstanding Studio 60 speakers. I also want DVD, SACD, DVD-A, CD and mp3 players...
What DVD player under $1000 has the best quality audio CD playback on your opinion? Would it be one of the universal SACD/DVD-A players? I know the sound quality is subjective, but since I have no access to the majority of the players I wonder if you guys could share your experiences.
I just got HK avr-7000 (110 real watt of power) very cheap on eBay/harmakardon store. It's "refurb" but comes with full 2 year warranty + 1 extra year since I bought on American Express card. Harmakardon sells lotsa stuff there. Though they call that equipment refurbished, I suspect most of...