What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000


What is the best (analog) sounding player under $2000? How about under $1000? New or used OK. Straight out of the box - no mods.
mattcone
I have the rega apollo. I was wondering if there was anything markedly better. I was told to move up to the Saturn. I am still pretty happy with the Apollo, but I am one of those grass is greener guys -
Cary 303/300 used or their CDP-1 which is essentially the SS portion of the 303/300, imo.
Salvatore's recommended components list is a sham.

Take a look at the cdp and other components for the rankings not to mention the products he plans to evaluate.

It's littered with his friends' products.

A Canadian New York Times if you will.
Salvatore's recommended components list is a sham.

Say it ain't so, Bill! What, politics and ass-kissing in the world of high-end reviewing?! Oh, my world is shattered!!! I'm heading out to look for a tall bridge with a heavy amplifier to tie around my ankle....something on Salvatore's list, but I'll have to pick it up on the way to the bridge.
Arthur Salvatore... controversial...yes...wrong??...don't let anyone make up your mind! Read, listen, think and make up your own mind.

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