A Low Cost Pleasant Sounding Used CD Player?

Good suggestions above.  Let me suggest another way to go.  If you have a DAC then you can use a CD Transport.  You can also use a CD optical player that when attached to a hard drive can rip your CDs or can just play them when attached to a DAC.

 My NAS is a Melco N 100.  I use the Melco optical device primarily to rip CDs but every now and then I just play it from the device.  I’ve done the same thing with Apple Optical devices.

  The OP said he rarely plays his CDs, so if he is interested in ripping them to a server an optical device that both plays and rips might make sense

buy a used Rega Saturn and replace the laser  you will love the sound.

Happy Listening

For under $200 you can get a new universal disk transport from Sony which plays CD, SACD, Bluray and 4K including a vast range of audio formats including multi-channel and Dolby Atmos.  You get two HDMI outputs, one purely for audio.  Don't even bother comparing the purpose-built HDMI with USB ...

I would like to suggest that when a Shortlist is produced or a CDP is selected that is looking to be your Objective to acquire, furthering the investigation is done prior to the purchase.

Used CDP's can live on for a  very ling time if the Part are available to support them when required. Some Models are valued and up to date parts are discovered by advocates that are exchangeable.

It will not take long to learn how a CDP Model can be kept in its finest working fettle.

The Linn Majik may be discovered to be repairable without Linn involved?

https://www.hifikabin.me.uk/viewtopic.php?t=4282

@tsampa better than all the CD players I have owned. Replaced a highly rated Sony NS. Noticeably improved my system. Originally purchased because my DAC only had a USB input. And the Shanling had USB out. I have no regrets.  

hbarrel: transport only might be the best bang for the buck. (I bought the Majik because the transport mechanism was machined in Scotland by Linn!)

At the risk of sounding trite, what does it sound like?

Thanks for another good idea... 

I have a Marantz CD6006, Pioneer Elite DV-45A, and NAD C542 sitting in boxes.  I've never directly compared them. 

I had the Marantz in my main system for a while. It got excellent reviews.  I'd say it's nice for the money, but on the warm side in my opinion.  Might be perfect if your system is a tad bright. 

My Denon DCD-1700NE was a big step up, but probably not in the low cost category. 

I have Audiolab 6000cdt. Decent transport. Very affordable on a used market. 

Cambridge CXC great low cost transport 

I’ve had good success with my Rotel CD player and there are used ones available online.  

Jolida 100A

Well reviewed years ago.  I've had one for years and no complaints.  Responds well to tube rolling. 

If using an external DAC consider a transport.
If redbook CD’s is all you have a Shanling ET-3 is less than $1k.
Yes I own one. 

So many suggestions, thank you. (Yes, I would be using an external DAC.)

Used. Pioneer Elite DV-37.  Used to carry $1000 but now sub $100 you could pick up a decent looking one from eBay.  Sound pretty good especially digi-out to a capable external dac.

I'm very happy with Rotel CD11 Tribute...also Marantz CD6006 ...

You are most welcome. Good luck with the hunt!

Thank you for your suggestions! 

This might suit you:

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onkc7030/onkyo-c-7030-compact-single-disc-player/1.html?gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=17336934381&gbraid=0AAAAAD_tMtJ4xAMm1XAxFwJ_PPhY0qXoZ&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjo7DBhCrARIsACWauSk5dJk1L0W3v4kbwl8sM2ZT07w0B7AXrCeUiDHgI4E-PrxURn_-O38aAiG0EALw_wcB

The Tascam 200 is also a nice player for a couple of hundred more. This might be an option as well, good luck!

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/dendcd600ne/denon-dcd-600ne-cd-player-with-al32-processing/1.html