Best tube cd player under 1000?

Hmmm...I know of two, but can't speak for either. The Ah!Tjoeb from www.upscaleaudio.com or the Norh CD-1 from www.norh.com The norh is built by the same Thai factory that produces products for Cal Audio Labs, and I hear that it's very much like the Cal Sigma/Delta parts-wise. People rave about both. The Norh should technically be better (it was designed, not modified like the Tjoeb), but you never know.

Anthem CD 1 can be had used for 800/1000.Its a great sounding player with 1 6922 tube in the output stage.

Maybe a little over your budget, but I see Conrad Johnson DV 2B players going for around $1200. This is a very musical player and an incredible bargain at this price. I've had mine for about a year and have no desire to upgrade.

Correction. The nOrh CD-1 is closer to the Cal Alpha/Delta combo.

Buy the cary CD 301 on audiogon right now for $1k, you will
love it!