Need a new CD player. Suggestions please.


The past 3 years I've put together a modest new system including a NAD C538 that is failing.  It doesn't sound as good as it used to even with an external DAC and if you skip a track it doesn't play the first few seconds of the next track.

Looking for a replacement has been frustrating.  My  last CD player was a Sony ES 400 disc changer that played everything including SACD.  I almost wish I hadn't let it go when I moved.

The CD players that appeal to me are in the $3k to $5k range.  I'm not sure I want to spend that much.  Can somebody recommend a new CD player for $1k or less?  I'm fine with a transport and don't mind using an external DAC.  I have a smattering of SACD's but a non SACD player wouldn't be the end of the world.

Thanks in  advance for any suggestions.

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Luxman DU-50 Universal Player, (see video off feature).

https://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=b1200107176

lots of add ons, I would do a quickie estimate +65% of winning bid to usa, probably finish in your budget

I bought a Sony xa5400es, love it, highly recommend it, but only if you know the laser has low hours, they weaken with age. I bought from original owner and it had confirmed low hours in his 2nd system, 

this is from a re-seller, you could ask what they might know

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224446943564?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110013%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIMRXI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D292798%2C292122%26meid%3D1ddb09d444db41ae99b39899e9c54f35%26pid%3D101196%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D157339810668%26itm%3D224446943564%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2332490%26algv%3DSimRXIVIWithAspectRecallAndDiversity%26brand%3DSony&_trksid=p2332490.c101196.m2219&itmprp=cksum%3A2244469435641ddb09d444db41ae99b39899e9c54f35%7Cenc%3AAQAKAAABEOqMkuSAG6ItrRvsdD9sfIOitRvq9S3zkbLwWuQv0VbI6jNBMxuv2D6ql7XdjmAaGicFUP0RRX%252B5tdt20WZGw%252FzKKO7iPNYqBfuFrF7QVR47wGg0WMmjqXMk%252BNXJL7iQ3d2NhiXPjceS7QKM%252BspKHpE9DyzihTrvKrviaUdOggWd8ITcTk4%252FZIEoUnJ9E57AM6CQBSezFbjKnlzNwMViBJbq8YUvQc8Hm%252FJq17QrmTJ6ye0HBrLNqB3URip%252F8Rd6vapdlkpqvd1OF%252BKqloxZHLKrIe1K51ksQ96kf7Q6FtMAdogpWXZzul1V5YYkMiKZg40zLXscY6gNvG8MWgrjOY0EynleN3dwMh%252F6Nr%252BU8PKL%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2332490&epid=109698873&itmmeta=01K5S2TV9EP6BD4RD1XAHBSQ71

I like it’s sound so much, I started buying used cd’s, used sacd’s and I’m still rediscovering my large cd collection.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sony-sacd-player-scd-xa5400es-yay-or-nay?highlight=sony%2Bxa5400%2Byay

many, all re-sellers

https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=xa5400es

 

At the prices of these current players, what is keeping Oppo from re-entering the market? It would be nice to use my 205 without worrying that I’m hastening its failure (Am I a worrier or just aware that actions have consequences?). Will I be able to have it fixed? Won’t I? C’mon Oppo, can’t be that hard to do a reboot.  

Stay with major brands like Marantz, Rotel, or Musical Fidelity in the under $1000 price point.  If you buy pre-owned, be careful.  Many audiophile manufacturers are no longer supporting disc format equipment.  Lasers have a usable life.  So parts and support may not be available.  Check with the manufacturer before buying pre-owned models. I learned by experience with a Linn Unidisc 1.1.  
 

My strong recommendation is to go with a server/streamer and either stream albums in your collection from Qobuz or Tidal, and/or burn and upload your CD collection.  I believe you will get better SQ in this way.  You may need to up your budget to $1500 to get a pre-owned Aurender N100H, Innuos ZENminni, or equivalent.  Personally, I prefer the Aurender house sound.  If you up the budget to the $3500 range(within you $3000-$5000 range), sound quality will improve proportionally if you get a pre-owned Aurender N200.  At reduced SQ compared to the prior recommendations, go with a new Bluesound Vault server and/or Node streamer.

Good luck.  

Thank you for all the replies.  Keep 'em coming.  My range is not 3 to 5k.  I asked for suggestions of 1k or less.  Not sure buying a used CD player is a good idea.  So far the Advance Paris units seem very promising.