need opinions on new cdp

i owned the bat vk d5 and reviewed the sim audio eclipse. i found both players a bit harsh and unforgiving. i recently sold my bat player and am looking for another cd player.

i brought my bat player to a friend's system and he felt that the oil filled caps and the 6 volt tubes were responsible for the harshness in the cd player.

i preferred the audio research cd1 to the cd3, as the former provided a smoother presentation.

i am considering the Melody Hifi player, the Lector 0.6 and the Prima Luna Prologue 8.

groberts3, you alluded to something very important, namely presentation.

a front row sound is indicative of forwardness which is a form of coloration. most recordings,are probably row 5 to mid hall and the microphone is placed above the seats.

a laid back or rear hall perspective is also a form of coloration. it is inconsistent to suggest that one likes neutrality and then prefers a front row or rear hall presentation.

by the way i auditioned the koala and found it lacking in warmth. it sounded like solid state. i replaced the stock tubes with amperex tubes but the sound barely changed.

what cd player(s) do you consider laid back, if any ??