A Planet 2000 just sold for $350 in the classifieds. It's a nice player that usually goes for $400+, but I didn't find it any better than a Denon 2910 which goes for $200-250.
If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking for a Jolida JD100. Its tube output stage differentiates it from other low cost players. To my ears, it's much smoother and more natural sounding than either the Planet or the Denon. And the build quality is very good.
If I were in your shoes, I'd be looking for a Jolida JD100. Its tube output stage differentiates it from other low cost players. To my ears, it's much smoother and more natural sounding than either the Planet or the Denon. And the build quality is very good.