Which sub $2k CD player would you recommend?

Arbuckle
The darn things weigh in at 32lbs this is not cheaply made at it's price. Has far as pumping it up, it seems to me at the price of 699.00 and at used price's here on audiogon this makes it very competitive. I beleive it did very well in a all digital shootout with much higher price gear on the audiocritic. I most likly would if I were looking for a fair priced cd only based player with tube circuitry, then this would be on my listeners list.

For lots of detail and great bass slam try the Cary 303\200 or 303\300. Each can be had for 1200-2000 used. They're superior "Class A" machines. When I a\b'd the 303\200 with the 840c I preferred the smoother sound of the 840c BUT your tastes seem to run to more detail and superior bass which the 303\200 does have.
Good Luck,
Raul

The Original CD MkII with Level 2 Mods as advertised by Moon Audio here (mods done by Kevin Carter at K&K Audio) looks very intriguing. I may be giving it a test drive myself.

Monorraul,

Which unites were able to provide the deeper soundstage with the ability to separate out individual instruments etc? The worst thing to me is smearing of the soundstage. Thanks for the input!

Schipo,

Given me description of the sound I am looking for do you still think the MHZS is the player for me?