I had thought about the Wadias too; the only caveat is that I think the digital inputs were optional on at least some those units, so you should check with the sellers before buying in that case.
Does such a player exist?
I am interested in hearing a late-model, 2-channel, one-box CDP, preferrably in the under-$5K range new or used. I want a balanced digital architecture and true balanced analog outputs. I also would like this machine to function as a DAC for connected components, with balanced and single-ended digital inputs. Whether a unit incorporates "upsampling" or not isn't important to me, and neither is capability for internally playing anything other than Redbook CDs and CD-Rs, but the ability to decode hi-rez PCM inputs would be a big plus. An output volume control would be welcomed but isn't essential. What are my options? (I know the Levinson 390S may be one, although it lacks balanced digital inputs or hi-rez external decoding. FYI, I currently own an unmodified Theta Pearl/DSPro Basic IIIa separates combo.)