Which budget CD Changer: Onkyo DX-C390 or Marantz CC4300?

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Hi inmates,
I would like to invest around $250 for a budget CD changer and, after doing some research, am considering either an Onkyo DX-C390 or a Marantz CC4300.
Other than the fact that the Onkyo has 6 discs and can play MP3, is there any advantage in sound quality of one over the other (unmodded)? I am mainly interested in sound quality for redbook CD playback.
I prefer neutral to slightly warm sound and more upfront to dynamic presentation.
FYI, I currently am using a Panasonic F87 DVD/CD/DVD-A changer, which is very neutral and detailed but a bit too laid back in its presentation. My integrated amp is Cayin TA-30 (with Auricaps).
Cheers!
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C N Machani

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Topic - Which budget CD Changer: Onkyo DX-C390 or Marantz CC4300? - machani 13:44:09 09/22/04 (4)

Cannot comment on the Onkyo but .......... - John C. - Aussie 16:28:11 09/22/04 (2)

Got Marantz! - machani 14:31:30 10/8/04 (0)

Re: Cannot comment on the Onkyo but .......... - machani 22:34:49 09/22/04 (0)

Correction: I meant I prefer more upfront AND dynamic presentation - machani 13:48:49 09/22/04 (0)

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