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CDR playback in DVD player
You need to burn the CDs with CD-RW blanks and the DVD player can read those. DVD players use a slightly different frequency of laser from a regular CD and they cannot read standard CD-Rs some players do both, but they usually have two lasers. 
Compare and contrast HCA1500A-4004Mk2-4BST
I think the HCA is clearly in a lower class. I am also partial to the Bryston. Musical Fidelity also just came out with a high power wonderful amp (the A300cr power amp) which would also be worth a listen in new equipment. But for used you can't b... 
Suggestions for econo system
I use Analysis Plus Speaker cables and a mix of analysis plus and TMC interconnects. All of which I have found to be excellent and very reasonable (I got there after much experimenting). I would recommend a TMC white from CD to integrated amp and ... 
Is a dac better than an new cd palyer?
I went to a used Muse 296 with my Arcam CD player. It made a huge difference and I love it. 
Used 750-1000 CD Player Advise
If you strech your budget to $1200-$1300 you ought to be able to find a used Muse Model 9. This player is in a whole different class from the other units mentioned. The Muse digital gear is amazing and you should definitely give it a listen. 
Suggestions for econo system
You can get a c-370 for under $500 new from some of the NAD discounters like http://800stereo.org/nadc3newmod.html and at that price, it is really worth the $150 difference. To save some money, I would either go with a used ARCAM CD player (I've s... 
Remote control for a Muse DAC
I have a 296 and there is no remote. The remote goes with the model 8 transport. there would be almost nothing to control on a 296. 
Inexpensive Tri-Wire Cables
Analysis plus has cables in different guages that work great together. If you contact them through their web page analysis-plus.com they will custom factory-terminate whatever you need. 
Best system under 5K - that is a challenge
You also should specify whether you want CD only, analogue only or both. Also do we need to include a tuner, tape-deck, etc. 
Mephisto vs CEC transport
If all you need is the transport, go with a Muse Model 8. 
Balanced Amps at a reasonable price?
Bryston 4B-ST 
better gear, worse recordings
I agree with many of the points posted, and certainlybalnce in a systemis very hard to acheive; however there are some strange ideas about the recording process I'd like to correct. First of all Sugarbrie's idea that one could retune and out of tu... 
Good upgrade amp for my Thiel 3.6s
I think the perfect thing would be the brand new high power Musical Fidelity amp the 'A300cr' (don't confuse it withthe 'A300' integrated amp). This sells new for around $3400. THe whole A-cr series have been amazing, detailed but not overly brigh... 
New Amp
I personally prefer the Bryston Amps for this sort of use. 
Musical Fidelity A300cr.
I realized that you are talking about the new power amp which I have not yet heard. My comments were about the A300 integrated. Sorry. The new amp looks great though.