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Absolute Best CD Players Out There Under $12k ?

Ok, I'm looking to upgrade my CD Player. It's the last part of my uber-headphone system and I'm hoping to get the best player possible for under $12k used. I know that affords me alot of options, and I imagine I'll do some travelling and testing before I buy, but I wanted some opinions first. Right now, these are the main ones I'm considering:

*Reimyo CDP-777
*Linn Sondek CD12
*Naim CDS3/XPS2
*Wadia 270/27
*Wadia 861se w/Statement mod from GNSC
*Meridian 808
*EMM Labs Meitner CDSD/Dac6
*Esoteric DV-50 with full mods from Reference Audio Mods
*Classe Omega SACD

I'm not so much into characteristics - the overall performance is more important for me. But I do need a player with great bass (both in extension, detail, and volume) as my headphones are a bit bass shy. Any reviews/comparisons would be much appreciated.
no1willfan
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sayjul
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Just out of curiosity, where can the Reimyo be purchased for under $12k new?

What's up No1willfan. I don't think you can't find a Reimyo under $12K NEW but doesn't hurt to try. Try this web, Artistic Audio. I deal with him before, very nice guy, very good deal's, his name is Brian. I think he sell the Reimyo for $13K, I'm sure he can give you a better price, who know's. Money talk BS walk. Hope this help. Here a LINK.

http://www.aaudio.com/store/ProductDetail.asp?catID=42&subCatID=255&productID=241
audioezra
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My short answer ( I don't ) was not a response to the remiyo but was misplaced. It was in response to the question ( do you have a problem with an $8000.00 isolation platform with a $3000.00 cd player ) sorry for any confusion I may have caused. I hold the Remiyo cpd777 in highest esteem.
judy426
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Audioezra, there are a dozens of ways to spend $11,000 and get better sonics from a cdp/isolation combo than that cheap modded Denon and Halcyonics platform. You really can't be serious.
busypk
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audioezra, you'd be crazy to buy a modded denon cdp, with any isolation base, over the remiyp cdp. I've heard the exemplar 3910 and a reimyo, both on isolation platforms, the reimyo is by far the more musical, not a contest IMHO
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robm321
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Why not just put a down payment on a house. Rent it out and as it gains equity buy a $50k CD player. Just a suggestion.
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