CD player wanted $500-$1000

It's not the latest & greatest but if you want to add tubes, check out the Jolida JD-100A.

Cambridge Audio 640C Ver.2. Excellent all the way around. Good luck!

At the $1000 price level, go with the Rega Apollo. At the $550 price level, go with a Music Hall MMF CD25.2. If you are interested, at below the $500 price level, go with a Cambridge Audio Azur 540. After owning a number of CD players over 20 years, these are 3 players that I have used with the most enjoyment in my systems. I am sure that there are good used values out there and attractively priced giant killers out there, as well ... but over the long haul, these are 3 players that you could be happy with.

Regards, Rich

The Rotel RC1072 is good, real good in fact.

But, has anyone mentioned the Rega Apollo yet? No question in my mind..

I have a Simaudio Equinox and it seems to be a real nice mate for my 9100, auditioned jupitor 2000,& rc1072 before my purchase and have no regrets. equinox can be had here used for $1000. good luck on your choice.