Onkyo C 7030 CD player

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Tullman, Sep 11, 2011.

  1. danner

    danner Forum Resident

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    Birmingham, AL
    Got it all set up now. I just grabbed the first couple of CDs I saw to play while breaking down the box and packaging to put in the trash: Hot Rats and The Who Sell Out. Everything sounds great, but I'm trying to think of the best reference-quality disc in my collection to really test it out.
     
  2. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

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    New Jersey
    I've had my eye on this player for awhile. Stupid question. Is there really that dramatic of a difference soundwise between different cd/dvd players?
     
  3. Daniel Thomas

    Daniel Thomas Forum Resident

    I was just noticing this brand, good timing. Thanks for sharing. Back in the 90s, the only CD players I owned were cheap $40 Discman clones, so this should sound pretty good. And no lousy turntable motor hum to worry about, either.
     
  4. Tullman

    Tullman Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Boston MA
    I don't know about dramatic, but differences are discernible and worthwhile.
     
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  5. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

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    I finally placed an order for the 7030. I'll have it Tuesday.
     
  6. T'mershi Duween

    T'mershi Duween Forum Resident

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    Y'allywood
    I'm using the Onkyo c7030 as a transport into a Schitt Gungir DAC via Mogami coaxial cable. I didn't much care for the sound out of the rca outputs. It was nice but kinda dark and splatty. Hard to explain (I'm really picky about my digital sources) really. It didn't sound bad at all, but through the Gungnir, it sounds amazing. I highly recommend the Schitt!

    The Onkyo is very well made. Feels substantial and looks great. Quiet and dependable so far. I wish they would have made the power cord removable, but that's a minor quibble.

    A great bargain for such a nice player..
     
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  7. Tullman

    Tullman Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Boston MA
    These players are going for $179. with free shipping on Amazon. I am tempted to pick up another one.
     
  8. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

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    New Jersey
    I just ordered one for $179 but not from Amazon. Amazon now charges me tax. I saved roughly $12 on tax and got free shipping by ordering it elsewhere.
     
  9. Lonson

    Lonson I'm in the kitchen with the Tombstone Blues

    I recommended this player to a friend based on this thread. I visited him and listened to it used as a transport feeding the DAC inside a Peachtree Decco I sold him cheap a few years ago. Acts very nice as a transport, the sound is great. He doesn't have a spare analog input, so he hasn't listened to the analog outs.
     
  10. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

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    New Jersey
    Got my 7030 today. So far so good.
     
  11. bhazen

    bhazen ANNOYING BEATLES FAN

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    Deepest suburbia
    How would you all describe the tonal balance of this player? Bright, neutral, or warm?
     
  12. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

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    New Jersey
    I would say neutral.
     
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  13. T'mershi Duween

    T'mershi Duween Forum Resident

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    Very neutral but requires a good bit of burn in. It sounds good out of the box but great after a few hundred hours on it,
     
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  14. RonW

    RonW Forum Resident

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    New York
    I do not need another CD player but this thread has me very interested in the 7030. I always like affordable good sounding ear as I'm sure we all do.
    There will be no spending of thousands ever unless it is for speakers.
     
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  15. Tullman

    Tullman Senior Member Thread Starter

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    Boston MA
    I have a few different systems around the house and a cd player that sounds good and costs about $180. is perfect for the vintage systems.
     
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  16. bhazen

    bhazen ANNOYING BEATLES FAN

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    I'm leaning Onkyo. The other unit I'm considering is the Yamaha CD-S300; but that's nearly twice the money ($299).

    Any informed commentary re: C-7030 vs. CD-S300?
     
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  17. bhazen

    bhazen ANNOYING BEATLES FAN

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    I got one today; a demo from Fry's for $179! An impulse buy; but having listened to exactly three songs on CD, I am impressed. Music emerges from "inky-black silence", even my Naim deck couldn't manage that! Onkyo, I may be a fan ...

    I have no SACDs, wonder what's available these days?
     
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  18. PH416156

    PH416156 Alea Iacta Est

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    Europe

    I have the Onkyo C-S5VL. $179? You scored, Bruce! Well done:thumbsup:
     
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  19. bhazen

    bhazen ANNOYING BEATLES FAN

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    Thank you! Well, Fry's seems to be blowing these out - the website has 'em listed for $199. As a new model they were what, $499? C-S5VL seems a top machine, regardless; I cannot wait to spin some tunes tonight!
     
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  20. motorcitydave

    motorcitydave Enlightened Rogue In Memoriam

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    Las Vegas, NV, USA
    Onkyo makes great stuff at low or lower prices. I have no desire to get rid of my (now discontinued) DX-7555 cd player. I'm looking at one of their preamps at the moment...
     
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  21. Brother_Rael

    Brother_Rael Senior Member


    If it's anything like the rest of their gear, it'll be on the neutral side, highly musical and punch above its weight. Once your ears get used to the sound of the player, you'll decide if it's for you. I've loved the two Onkyo amps I've had and they really push the music side of their ranges as much as any other company out there. Very impressed with them and wouldn't part with my 818 amp for anything, and that includes any of the (many) stereo amps I've heard.
     
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  22. bhazen

    bhazen ANNOYING BEATLES FAN

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    Did the C-S5VL seem to get better with "burn-in"?
     
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  23. Skibum00

    Skibum00 Forum Resident

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    Philadelphia, PA
    Accessories4less.com has the C-7030 for $139.00 factory refurbished, I have not bought from this website before but i found a bunch of reviews that seemed good and they are an authorized Onkyo dealer. I picked one up, with shipping it cost me $148. This is the first CD player I will have owned since the early 90's, now I have to dig up the basement to find my old CDs.
     
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  24. Lonson

    Lonson I'm in the kitchen with the Tombstone Blues

    I have purchased from accessories for less several times and would recommend them. I think you'll like this cd player, it's a great one for that kind of money.
     
  25. Jerryb

    Jerryb Senior Member

    Location:
    New Jersey
    I have a 7030. When the tray is ejected is there supposed to be some up and down play in the tray? It's fairly loose when it's ejected.
     

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