$500 used CD Player Recommendations

Cambridge 640 or maybe search a little more for an 840 (slightly more) .I've had both, there well made and have decent dac.Then use it as a transport and upgrade to a seperate dac .imho People may laugh but some of the old pioneer elite's were great for the cash too.

I've had a couple of the Rotel 1072s, in part to the suggestions of people here.  Terrific player, and preferable to the newer 1520.  Excellent support from Rotel if needed.

A Rega would be a good choice also - very good sounding, good support, and generally reliable.  If you could find a Naim CD5(any) for $500, jump on it - it's better than any of the others listed here.  The problem is that they're usually more than $500, and the older players (CD3 and CD3.5) are (much) more likely to need service.

I've heard a few of the Cambridge models, and they're also worth considering.  When I've heard them they've been fine, though I've always left wondering why so many people think so highly of them.  Probably just not my cup of tea. 

I think you would be better served with a brand new Emotiva ERC-3

Fine suggestions indeed guys. I like the Rotel spinners as well.

Oleschool, naimfan, gdhal and jafant, you do realize you are answering an 8-year-old thread.