New or Old CD Player?


Let's say I have $5K, tops, to buy a CD player. I don't need digital inputs, outputs, etc. I don't need to spin SACD's. I only intend to play Redbook CD's and want a one-box solution. Would my money be better spent on a new unit, like maybe a Hegel Mohican? Or should I buy a component that was close to state of the art a decade ago? Like maybe a Simaudio 750D, or an Audio Research Reference CD8? Thoughts?
imgoodwithtools

@trelja As the owner of a BCD-1, I can attest first-hand that Bryston stands behind their products way after the warranty period has expired. Unfortunately, the transport they used in that is now NLA. For the BCD-3, they chose the StreamUnlimited JPL-2800, which as I understand it, is also to be found in dCS products. Interesting, for their brand new similarly priced unit, the CD35, Primare chose TEAC, specifically the CD 5020A-AT, which also has quite a pedigree. BTW, do you have any info. on where Primare is manufactured?  A quick Google search turned up little solid info. but some talk about both China and Taiwan.

@imgoodwithtools Your last post made me smile...
So I posted this...using my computer.
Now I can relax.
Peace
Al
We ought to be on Broadway, Al. We’re hilarious! Posting this, using my smart phone. Lol
John
The Resolution Audio Opus-21 is very well regarded, and a couple are available here.  2 boxes though...

I have a Resolution Audio CD50, and it sounds absolutely delicious.
George, or anyone else: What do you know about a Naim CDS II with external power supply?