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CD Player Suggestions under $ 500

I'm doing little research for my brother.  His old CD player died and he has a budget of $ 500 to replace it.  Any suggestions would be much appreciated.  I think he would prefer new but would consider used.  If the player could play MP3's or stream, that would be great as well.  Thanks.
redcarerra
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willland
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If you like Yamaha, then grab this.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamcdn500bl/yamaha-cd-n500-networking-cd-player-wi...

Bill
grinnell
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Music hall
tomcarr
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Discontinued, but if you can find one, an Oppo 103. Class B rated by Stereophile.
Current model is the 203, price is higher, $549.
Very happy with my 103 in my Krell/Vandersteen system...

Tom
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jafant
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As above-
Creek
Music Hall
NAD BEE series
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panzrwagn
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My Marantz was the first CD player I ever owned that sounded noticeably and immediately smoother and more musical. That's saying a lot for a $600 retail product. Second place definitely goes to NAD, followed close behind by the Yamaha.

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