CD player suggestions for Krell & Vandersteen

Here's a Muse 2 for sale.  https://tmraudio.com/components/d-a-converters/muse-model-2-dac-d-a-converter-model-two-hdcd/

You could use your Pioneer as a transport if it has digital out, best way to save $. This Tascam is nice for $300 too. https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-CD-200BT-Professional-Player-Bluetooth/dp/B008224WPM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF...

OP- have you purchased yet? Curious what you're going to decide on. I was using a Krell s300-I with Vandy 2Cs and an Oppo103 and the sound was definitely bright, forward and analytical. Sold the amp, still have the Vandys and the Oppo. Also wanting to find a different CDP that's a touch warmer. Have had suggestions of looking at Marantz, Cambridge, Creek and Rega. Looking forward to hearing how your system is progressing...

Tom

I generally only listen to the CD titles that are not available in Tidal and was about to replace my old (JVC) CDP until I decided to try running it through my Schiit Modi Multibit. The improvement was significant enough that I changed the plan and kept them paired. Worth a try.