Looking for a CD player

hshifi
1. warm2. no need for remote3. i'm fine with used although it seems DAC chips are improving constantly4. no preference
looking at the new Gustard X16 right now> https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/gustard-x16-balanced-mqa-dac-review.17419...

Bel Canto DAC 2.7 and their CDt3 make a great combo. One remote controls all functions of the DAC and CD transport. I use the AES out from the CDt3 to the DAC 2.7. CDt3 uses a Sanyo slot loading mechanism 

Hi sounasega,

I'm currently using a Focusrite Clarett 4Pro DAC from a PC lossless source and an Intona  galvanic isolation device...the combo in the neighborhood of $900.  The Clarett affords options of balanced, unbalanced and subwoofer(s) usage.  As a passionate 40+ year music lover, my advisors claim $3k+ would be required to substantially better this performance.  Good luck!  More Peace, Pin

Resolution Audio Opus 21 (4XPCM1704 R2R ladder d/a converters).

Hmmm very nice, last "best" (PCM1704) of the R2R ladder dacs before the discrete ones.
There is one on Agon for sale https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa3dch-resolution-audio-opus-21-system-cd-sacd-players
And there are a couple for sale on hifi shark https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=opus+21

Cheers George

Hi everyone,
Soooo, I got my hands on a lighly used BorderPatrol DAC.Looking forward to experiencing the bliss...Thanks for all your suggestions!
Fab