Which sub $2k CD player would you recommend?

Bobburda
I recently acquired an MHZS CD 66E.

I agree with Bobburda on the MHZS CD 66E. I would really look into this unit before spending anything above that price level. I would spend what I save on a used Pre,amp,or even software.

MHZS is a really nice looking player, similar to my CEC transport.

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.

The Sony scd-1 I had sounded very good with the vsei mods it had, but was way too much of a pain in the butt for me to keep. It had read error problems soon after I bought it (used). It was repaired and within 3 years the same problems occured. If the machine is modded Sony won't touch it. Sony no longer has the sled motor for the scd-1. Also, Sony seems to only have one repair center left (in Texas), so repairs could take a while. I replaced mine with a Northstar transport and Northstar Extremo DAC. It sounds better than the scd-1 did (with the vsei mods)!

I think at under $2k, the CA 840c is hard to beat. Very extended and detailed highs but equally solid base.