The Music Hall CD25.2 will get you 95% of the way for only $600. It's steroephile class B rated with excellent performance all around. It has great bass extension, plenty of detail, and looks decent.
You are never going to get $1600 performance for $500, but as far as the lower priced players, the CD25.2 is a bargain. I used to have one, and I'm considering buying another. Good luck!
You are never going to get $1600 performance for $500, but as far as the lower priced players, the CD25.2 is a bargain. I used to have one, and I'm considering buying another. Good luck!