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Best Used CD Player Under $500?

Hi Folks:

Looking for some budget conscious input here. Putting together a system for a friend. Current components are Harbeth Compact 7-ES2's and a Musical Fidelity A5 integrated amp. Looking for a well built, reliable CD player with good sound to complement this set up. New or used is fine but must be under $500. Suggestions?
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jgiacalo
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Used Rega Planet 2000. Even better, a used Rega Jupiter 2000 may now be within that price limit
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tpreaves
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Don't overlook the NAD C515BEE.$299.00 new.I bought one to use as a backup to my Cary.I foolishly sold it thinking I'd never need it again.I have owned a lot of $500.00 and below cdplayers and this one was by far the best.There are several NAD authorized online dealers.Some offer free shipping.Do not let the low price fool you,this is a great player.
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mofimadness
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I had great luck with the Rotel RCD-1072. It was top rated for budget players and is really nice sounding and very well built.
rooski
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Ok, my turn to recommend my favorite sub $500 player. A used Jolida JD100. There ya go......so far, five different players that all sound different :-)

Isn't it funny how the same players keep getting the same recommendations, from the same users, over and over again.

Now I'm waiting for the Playstation 1, with $450 in mods, to be mentioned.
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