The best CD Player for the money

Hello Mtkh1567! Unfortunately I haven't heard Emmlabs and/or Metronome. As you know its impossible to hear everything and there comes a time when you have to make a decision. I've heard many cd players over the years from cheap to ultra expensive and can honestly say YBA has been the one that really presents music in an emotional manner to me. Emmlabs and/or Metronome looks very interesting and I would love to hear what they can do. It would be neat to a/b the new YBA Passion 1000 Dual power supply player against Emmlabs and/or Metronome in my system! Hope to hear from you again!

Most musical for the buck goes to the EAD2000, buy it used for around $800! This player has worked well with anything I have hooked it up to...it is not my reference player, but one I would buy again without hesitation...and there is a great aftermarket service network in place to keep it working forever.

The Eastern Electric MiniMax is a lot of player for the money, especially if you have an arsonal of tubes to roll.

Looking for your opinions on my next CD Player.( and possibly last CDP)
In my price range I've narrowed my two choices down to the new Cambridge Audio 840C and the Musical Fidelity 3.5.
I don't have any opportunities to compare them side by side, so it makes the choice even more difficult.

I also plan to sell my Pioneer Elite receiver and get the matching integrated amp that goes with whatever CDP I get.

Any advice ?

Just curious, has anyone heard Alex's(APL Hi-Fi) new DAC?