You want new, but if you are willing to go used, the Audio Research CD-3 can be had for +/-$2,000. It is said to sound particularly good when run balanced.
For whatever it's worth, here is the link to former Stereophile editor Wes Phillip's review:
http://www.onhifi.com/product/audioresearch_cd3.htm
For whatever it's worth, here is the link to former Stereophile editor Wes Phillip's review:
http://www.onhifi.com/product/audioresearch_cd3.htm