Best CD player now made.


I am interested in getting the best CD player out there as one of my digital sources. I have a few candidates but I wanted some other opinions. Any suggestions on the Sony's top player or Mark Levinson, or even the BAT tubed affair. I realise the Transport and the DAC might be superior but I wanted to stay below 5 digits. Thanks,
thomasea1
Cary 303/300 upgraded with RCA 12bh7A gray plates. Haven't heard the Cary 306 SACD, but 303/300 is unbeatable, if you're talking redbook only.
Jay
Jburidan says .....but 303/300 is unbeatable, if you're talking redbook only.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. Owners of Reimyo CDP-777, Wadia 861SE, Oracle CD-2500, Accuphase DP-85, Audiomeca Mephisto IIx, etc. may take issue with this. Care to reconsider??