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Good vintage CD player buys?

Linus said:
There is a guy who is asking 799.00 but would come down to $600.00. Reports it’s mint with remote. What do you think? Or is a 507 just as good? And what about the 586? Lots of questions…thanks
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If it's mint, I'd consider it. Just be aware, there are 3 versions each with different video out types. Check it's the one that works for you if you intend to play DVDs as well. https://www.meridian-audio.info/show.php?compid=155

The 507 is 192kHz / 24 bit and is as good as you can get WRT Red Book playback.

The 586 is the oldest DVD player from Meridian and only plays CD & DVD. It has the older style mechanism.

The 596 is also 192kHz / 24 bit audio for CD and also plays MP3 discs, 96KHz / 24 bit for DVD.

All the info you want is here: https://www.meridian-audio.info/showman.php?seriesid=4

Be warned. It's a slippery slope.

I started with a 206. Eventually got a 506/24. Bought a 557 amp and 501 pre-amp. Sold the 501 for a 568 digital pre-amp. Sold the 557 and speakers for a pair of DSP 5000 (24 bit). Added a 518.

That's served me well for a while but now I'm beginning to think of upgrading the 568 to a G68 or even an 861v4 and DSP 5200 or 5500s.

Good luck.
 
Seeker_UK said:
If it's mint, I'd consider it. Just be aware, there are 3 versions each with different video out types. Check it's the one that works for you if you intend to play DVDs as well. https://www.meridian-audio.info/show.php?compid=155

The 507 is 192kHz / 24 bit and is as good as you can get WRT Red Book playback.

The 586 is the oldest DVD player from Meridian and only plays CD & DVD. It has the older style mechanism.

The 596 is also 192kHz / 24 bit audio for CD and also plays MP3 discs, 96KHz / 24 bit for DVD.

All the info you want is here: https://www.meridian-audio.info/showman.php?seriesid=4

Be warned. It's a slippery slope.

I started with a 206. Eventually got a 506/24. Bought a 557 amp and 501 pre-amp. Sold the 501 for a 568 digital pre-amp. Sold the 557 and speakers for a pair of DSP 5000 (24 bit). Added a 518.

That's served me well for a while but now I'm beginning to think of upgrading the 568 to a G68 or even an 861v4 and DSP 5200 or 5500s.

Good luck.
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Thank you. I only want it as a CD player.
 
Linus said:
It’s a CD/DVD player from Meridian back many years ago.
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I ask because I don't see any reference to it on Meridian's page (home and historical) and google turns up nothing, as does hifishark. Is it a G98? 598? Just curious as I have a 596.
 
Linus said:
Well I pulled the trigger on an 898DP said to be ‘perfect’. I hope so. thanks
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Next step will be to buy a 568.2mm or G68 to enjoy DVD-A and MHR.

Like I say, slippery slope. ;)

Let us know how you get on with it.
 
Linus said:
Hi guys. I received the DP598. Can you connect to an amp with RCA’s?
Thanks
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There are 6 variations of the Meridian 598,if its the DP version, it looks like it was intended for use with one of Meridian's processors, like a 562v or 568.mm perhaps, using digital outputs, it should state on the back,if it has analogue outputs, check over on the Hitchickers guide to Meridian,if you're still unsure
 
andvinylly said:
There are 6 variations of the Meridian 598,if its the DP version, it looks like it was intended for use with one of Meridian's processors, like a 562v or 568.mm perhaps, using digital outputs, it should state on the back,if it has analogue outputs, check over on the Hitchickers guide to Meridian,if you're still unsure
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The seller claims he was using it with RCA’s but who knows. It does have 4 rca inputs but it’s unclear what the intended use is for them. No Manuel. Thanks
 
Bob Edwards said:
Thanks! That's what I thought.

@Linus - I had a 598, and have a 596. Both are rather dramatically improved by running through a DAC - a Meridian 566 was a night and day improvement over either player on its own.
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I do not know if you saw my post, but I received the unit and am having difficulties as in does it allow rca to amp hook up. I briefly tried hooking it up with RCA’s without success. Seller less than helpful here.

thanks
 
Linus said:
The seller claims he was using it with RCA’s but who knows. It does have 4 rca inputs but it’s unclear what the intended use is for them. No Manuel. Thanks
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I think those 4 RCA's are Coaxial out,3 carrying digital info to either a 5,1 Processor,or the single one feeding a DAC,, you won't be able to use it as a stand alone CD player,just think of it as a Transport really, do you have a DAC,if so just attach the outputs labelled L/R for stereo use,Meridian gear can be peculiar at times, especially the 500 and G series, with lots variations, but all looking alike from the front
 
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