Philips 963sa or NAD?


I'm just starting to build my first stereo and I need to buy a cd player. Has anyone compared the Philips 963sa vs NAD 521BEE or NAD C541i? I don't know how the redbook performance of the philips compares to the other 2.

My system so far consists of:
Speakers: Axiom M3ti
Amp: Blue Circle CS Integrated
Cables: Straightwire Stage (spade terminations)
Stands: Energy CST-M 24", (filled with sand)

Another question: what kind of power conditioner, if any, should I use? Do you think my system would benefit from such devices?

Thanks in advance,
bluecircleheade755

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Thanks for your comments. Do you know of any other cd players, in the same price range, as good as the NAD C541i (or the new C542)?
Thx