The best CD Player for the money

Jp1208 I don't really know what model APL. It was more than a year ago, so I'm sure there have been some major improvements made since.

Synergy is always the key. On it's native SET system. the APL (in NOS mode) performed admirably.

My system tends to disagree with most digital front ends.

I would like to purchase the best cd player for no more than a thousand bucks.
My system is Belles 21a pre with Belles hot rod amp... A first generation top of the line Sony dvd player and Von Schweikert VR 1 speakers with and old NHT sub. I am in the middle of upgrading my whole system and a cd player is my next move...

Are we talking a redbook CD Player, and new or used? Lots of good choices out there Grpkmp.

One of the better combos that has come through here has been the Muse Model 5 Transport, and Muse Model 2 plus DAC and at current used prices this could be within the budget.Plus Muse is in business so service is not an issue. In single chassis players at or near budget is Arcam 73 and 82,Rega Planet, Jupiter, Apollo,Musical Fidelity X-Ray,Creek CD 50 MKII Audio Analogue Paganini, Classe .5 and 1.0 and Theta Miles. There are others, but these I have heard and can recommend.