The best CD Player for the money

I found the Sony SCD777ES at J&R Music World in NYC for under $1600. You have to negotiate, and probably could get them to match other prices. If you buy mail order, they have a return policy, although I would be sure to get this in writing. My personal choice though, would be the Wadia 830.

I got a Cal Audio Alpha/Delta used, had it upgraded by the factory. The whole thing cost $755.00. I've had 6 cd players over 15 years, some costing many times more but this is the BEST....so far lol

RESOLUTION AUDIO CD 55,period.

The Resolution Audio CD55 gets my vote for the top spot. For a lot less money and close performance, listen to a Thule - it's very good.

I'd go for the Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 upsampling CD Player. While not cheap at $6,200.00 retail, I got a great deal from www.audiotweakers.com and I was able to eliminate a pre-amp as the Capitole has a buffered subminiature tube output stage that drives my amps directly.Also the remote volume control has me spoiled.