I agree on the Classe CDP .5. I have the older version (solid black or silver) and feel it is a great player. I have see them in the range of$600-$700.
$600 cd player with balanced output
I just purchased a parasound halo amp and pre amp. I would like to utilize the balanced inputs, but my cd player is a musical fidelity A3. The only outputs are single ended. Does anyone know of a 600 dollar cd player with balanced outputs that can compete with the A3? Thanks.