Advice on buying good CD player that will outperform my Primare cd31

REGA ISIS VALVE 


Rega does something that to my knowledge is unique among CD-player makers: it builds three matched laser mechanisms for every Isis. One is installed in the player, and the other two are stored at the factory. Should the original mechanism develop a fault, the company will always be able to provide precisely the right replacement. That’s taking customer service to a new level.


http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/rega2/1.html

http://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-rega-isis-cd-player-2/

http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/rega_valve_isis.htm

I purchased a “used” Esoteric K-05X a few months ago, and absolutely love it.

Check out JAY’s Audio, 

https://www.vinshineaudio.com/jays-audio

Alvin, at Vinshine, is a great guy but if you are in North America it is a whole other deal. 

I purchased a ps audio perfect wave dac w/bridge and transport for a little under 2000 and am very satisfied. I only had an old marantz CD player hooked up to an old audio alchemy dde v3 + dtiv2 for comparison. The ps audio gear is quite a bit smother and more analog sounding to my ears. On the other hand I rarely listen to it anymore after purchasing a VPI scoutmaster here, but still glad I have it and will eventually get in to streaming with it some day.