CD Player Recommendations for Dynaudio speakers

I enjoyed my Ayre C-5xe MP with CJ tube gear and Dyn C-1 ii's. Recently traded the Ayre with other gear to get the cj GAT. For just red book cd, I use a McCormack transport with a SMc Ultra DAC; it is killer and easily matched the Ayre on SACD. If you can find a used McCormack DAC, Steve will upgrade it to Ultra DAC status for $1700. Good luck!

I have the C1 signatures with a Jeff Roland integrated, and ARC CD 9. This is a tube based player and I'm delighted with the results.

Warm,detailed highly musical sonics. Can sit for hours on end listening to all types of great music. Also use as a DAC with great results.

Dynaudio and Chord are marketing allies. Their products are matched and sold together in Europe

I have an esoteric UX-3 and briefly had a pair of the original Dynaudio C1's. I enjoyed the pairing. I really like the Esoteric for sound and build quality. I also like that they have a very reliable service center and believe in repairs. When my CDP starts to show some wear, malfunction, I plan on repairs over replacement. I want to keep my current system for awhile.

I own the Luxman D-05 and use it with dynaudio 1.3se's. I find the d-05 musical with a wide soundstage but sometimes lacking in bass def. and sound separation. I also run a Rega Saturn which may not be as musical as the Luxman, has tight bass and good separation. Your speakers might match luxman better than mine or going up the luxman line.

What's your budget? Meridian 808.3 and ARC cd 9 are probably very good but seem pricey to me. I just saw a Rega Isis for 6k. I'd consider that. There is also a Luxman D-05 for about 3k. I have limited experience and haven't heard esoteric,