What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?


My friend just purchased Martin Logan Source speakers and the Krell S-300i integrated amp. Please let me know your opinion for the biggest bang for the buck cd player at a cost (new or used) of less than $1000. I was thinking about the Oppo 95, but would also like to hear other opinions out there. Thank you.
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Rotel rcd-1520. this cd player sounds awesome(owned one for a year) and is considered to be one of the best values in it's price range and above. tas 2010 and 2011 pick.
Whathifi done a very neg. review of the Rotel RCD-1520.

As rare as bad reviews are these days, I take notice when I read one.
Whathifi doesn't like the sound of Rotel players in general. If the RCD-1520 had a Cambridge face plate, they would've loved it.