If its less than 1k the most popular one is Marantz CD5001.Give it a try

Thanks blackhart. i wonder if the cd5001 is better than the 450 or was it the 5400? the entry level one which costs like rm600

CD5001 was sold at RM590 during the AV fair. anyone bought anything from the AV fair?

BuFung, you selling speaker???

i missed it.........

The CD5001 is supposed to replace CD5400 as the entry level player, which suggests that CD5001 is an updated version of CD5400.I've heard people preferring CD5400 over CD5001, but you need to make a comparison yourself if you really want to know which is better.

well....ive "tried" the CD5400 before...i mean...almost every cd shop in kl is using this model for customers to try audio cds. i also know how simple and cheap this model is to built.

5001 i havent seen it anywhere yet. so yet to audition. still, as a budget player, i dun think i have much choice. or should i save up more $$ and get a NAD?

That's kind of strange, usually places that stocks Marantz should have CD5001.
Well one way to decide is to match the amp and speakers within the same range as the source.The source should at least be at the same range as the amp/speakers or if possible be a little higher than them.

I am former cd5400 user.
Don't buy lowest model marantz cd player. Price/ quality the best is cambridge audio 640c v1 or v2 for new player. if not you get some used marantz player like cd63se also better.

Wow.... ok ok. let me consider cambridge 340c or 540c maybe....the price is still around 1k i believe ( in desa lyn)

This post has been edited by carpathia: Aug 24 2007, 11:51 AM

I still hold Marantz CD63 series (SE, or KI Sig) with very high regard and better sounding than its successors, even better when modded with change of opamps and diodes. Reclocking (can be expensive) will push it into a higher realm throwing its nearest competitors out the window.
There's also the Audiolab 8000S..conservatively rated at 60w/channel but I've experienced its power more like 75 to 80W music power and poise. No doubt these are rather dated and can be found as used sets, but they're excellent choice for most purpose and intent. Just don't match these with cheap speakers.

i dont mind old, as long as the lifespan is not very short . thats my main worry about buying a used cd player. i plan to match the cdp with aego M speakers. yeah, i know its low end but its all i can afford at the moment

Marantz CD63 is good. But just be careful with used player. The Audiolab is good too. Later you could add an 8000P. But to use them with Aego M? hmmm......

Ya, Marantz CD63 is good and price also affordable.

CD63 & 8000S are good products but where can you get used sets ? I am hunting for them since... Not that easy to find, unless you guys have some lobang ?

VON SCHWEIKERT VR-1, a good buy ?

might want to test it at tonglee someday..

CTT audio in Puchong. Check it out. cttaudio

For RM1.5K what CDplayer can I get for my Old Creek 4240?
TQ.

Anyone here know the latest price for AE Aegis Evo 1?

Any sifu here can recommend me some good 5.1 home theater system? This system is primary for watching movie and console gaming(PS3/Xbox360), budget is about RM2k. I don't mind to get seperate items from different brands as long as it's good, but if those all-in-one set is a good choice I also can consider.