Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer


I'm on the lower end of audiophiledom - I have Paradigm speakers, an Outlaw receiver and a Sony multi-disc CD changer that had the first modification from Tube Research Labs.

My original intent was to send it back to TRL for them to do their latest modifications on it and tighten it up a bit since discs skip a lot or don't read well, but in doing my research online it seems there's a lot of controversy about TRL.

Basically I want to spend $500-$700 tops for a new or used CD player that's a giant killer. I'd love to have a modified multi-disc player if those exist that equal the sound quality of a single disc player, but I'm open. I need suggestions, and if anyone can give me any info on the work and honesty of TRL I'd appreciate it as well - I haven't updated my set-up in a LONG time but am ready to make a change.
soulgoober
i agree with jl35 on the 103--it's very impressive for video and streaming, but i'm disappointed in it as a 2ch cdp--for cds i've actually had better results with an integra dps 8.3 and pioneer elite dv59avi, tho neither does bluray.
the Nakamichi Music Bank multidisc system is best I have heard, As implemented by McIntosh Labs in the MCD 205
" the Nakamichi Music Bank multidisc system is best I have heard, As implemented by McIntosh Labs in the MCD 205"

What have you compared the Nak Music Bank with?

Thanks!
Lou
Does your receiver have a digital input? If so, using the digital output of the disc player may well be the cheapest/best solution. Sound quality is almost entirely depedent on the quality of the DAC in either the disc player or the amplifier.
Second, do you also watch video (if only for concert recordings)? If so, connecting the stereo system to the tv is a great way to improve video sound on a budget.
As above,
the Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi is a real sleeper on both music and video.
The DV-79AVi is even better for music.
Happy Listening!