Need advice on CD-Player

There is a Simaudio Moon series Equinox SE for 975.00 including shipping on here. I just got one back in december. No way you can beat the sound quality for that price. My system is all tubes, except the CD player. The Equinox sounds much better than the Linn CD player with the Numerik DAC (combo) that I sold. I haven't worked in 4 years, otherwise I'd buy it just for a back up. At least check it out. Happy listening.

There are so many possibilities. I can tell you that I have one of the Ayon Cd players and it is very good. It is the third Ayon I have owned and they have very natural sound, give you the detail, and even though they have tubes, they do not have the tubey sound. They will reflect what your equipment gives them. To be in your price range, you would probably need to get an older model used. Another company I like is Arcam. I like the sound that their DVD and CD players give. Very smooth and non fatiguing, no tubes. They would be more in your price range. NAD is another company that you could explore, they make some really nice equipment. Good luck and I am sure others will suggest many other companies. Take care and remember in the end , it should be about the music, not going crazy about this stuff. Stephen

Sony 595, as refurb from SonyStyle for $60. What have you got to lose, maybe being shocked that you don't need to pay more.

Oppo BDP-95, probably the best player for the money in the world. And, it gives you the capability of playing SACD, DVD-Audio, and, ahem, BluRay discs...

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