Which sub $2k CD player would you recommend?


Rega Saturn
Cambridge 840c
NAD Master 05 SACD/CD
Bel Canto CD-1
Other??????

All of these can be had either new or used for under $2k. I am looking for an "esoteric X-01 or X-03" kind of sound. meaning I want details, transparency and bass slam. Not a rounded out or smoothed sound that loses details. Thanks!
arbuckle

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I am very skeptical of Pacific valve and their products. They look like they were cheaply made and the guy who sells it here online has ZERO feedback. Fishy that all these people are pumping MHZS and the lone seller has almost no feedback.
Thanks...I don't want to get a modded player, just looking for something stock but very good. How about the Meridien players? I noticed some G06 and G07s out there.
Monorraul,

Which unites were able to provide the deeper soundstage with the ability to separate out individual instruments etc? The worst thing to me is smearing of the soundstage. Thanks for the input!
Schipo,

Given me description of the sound I am looking for do you still think the MHZS is the player for me?
Thanks Manorraul....I got a great deal on the 840c so I jumped on it....will keep you posted.