SACD option would be great to have...........so Marantz 8260, 8400, or newer would get you into that arena.
CD only.........Meridian 508-24 or Audio Research CD2 for sure. running close third would be the FMJ23t or 33.
Musical Fidelity def. has a huge bang for the $$. Talk to Wally at Underwood. I have bought from him.
The Moons seem like they have the goods too.........