A CD platyer that is s sonic match to an LP12?


I am looking for a CD player that would have a similar degree of pace, rhythm, dynamics to my Linn LP12. The LP12 has an Ekos arm, Arkiv B pickup, circus, trampolin, Lingo, etc. I used to have a 508.24, which was great but it did not quite have the low end bloom I get out of LP. An old CAL I used to have did have the enveloping low end, but in every other way, the 508.24 was superior What's the closest I can get in the CD universe? Anyone out there with a similar analog set up using any one of the following: Bryston BCD-1; Ayre CX7e; Cambridge 840; Rega? Naim ?; Meridian G08? All suggestions greatly appreciated! Associated equip is a Pass Aleph Ono phono pre; Rogue Tempest II Magnum int amp; Revel F30's, and Mag Dyn MD100 tuner. I am looking for something dynamic, transparent, and not the price of a decent used car
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I have heard both the Ikemi and Arcam FMJ-CD23 in my system.
Both are most excellent for the price.

Naim seems too immediate like it assults you with every note
instead of letting the music flow. Naim will thrill you but
it's not musical to me. I spent a couple of hours with one
in my system and it wasn't for me.

I too have heard that Ayre is lean but never tried one out.
I have heard Byston BCD-1. Cold sounding in my opinion.

I think the Meridian G08 is another winner..

Between the Meridian G08, Linn Ikemi, Arcam CD23 you
should find a match..