Help picking a CD player


I have been shopping for a new or used CD player that is a step or two above the standard retail offerings. I’ve already had my share of Sony ES, Pioneer Elite, Yamaha, and lower end Luxman. My favorite for sound was a Nakamichi but it kept having issues.

my search has narrowed to 4 interesting options under $1000 (Canadian), delivered to my door.

1. Used - April Music Stello CDA 500

2. Used - Roksan K3 CD DI

3. New - Creek Audio 4040

4 New - SMSL PL200 T

I would appreciate the input of the collective genius that is Audiogon!

pippi

If you are looking for a straight CD transport, I would suggest the Audiolab 7000CDT which is in your budget new, or possibly the 9000CDT on the used market?

Cheers

+1 for the Audiolab transport assuming you have a decent DAC.  I had the 6000CDT many years and it performed flawlessly. I have since upgraded to the Jay’s Audio CDT2 MK3 transport. A separate CD transport and DAC will usually outperform an equivalent priced CD player.