Best used CD player around $1500?

Naim CDX, Simaudio also good for that kind of money

I love my Pioneer DV AX10 @$750.

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Creek Destiny CD player. It is often overlooked here, the more popular Destiny amp gets more press.
It is a first rate CD player, especially at used prices.
Easily competes with Naim CD5i, CD5X, and CDX.
There is a new one here on Audiogon for $1699.
Used one go for ~$1200.

I love my Audio Aero Prima Reference. Picked one up on Agon for $1600. Make sure it is the latest model.

Agree with Undertow, play with some tubes and it sounds wonderfull.

Good luck.

I think the Marantz SA11S1 is a solid performer and can be had for around the $1600 mark now.

Musical Fidelty A5 CD is worth a listen in that range

I'm first very happy with my Sony SCD777ES - and just try to feed it to Bel Canto DAC2. Sound is much better than build-in DAC.
I also try to feed DAC2 with my stock Denon DVD3910 - excellent soundstage and great sounding overall.
So if you don't mind extra spot on your audio rack + a digital cable - This is the best way IMHO