The best CD Player for the money

The Sony SCD333ES. It is "A" rated in Stereophile. Combine it with the Van De Hul First interconnects!

If you can find a (now discontinued, I believe) Sony SACD 333ES, jump on it. Add a set of Black Diamond Racing cones underneath, and you've got truly listenable digital sound with the benefit of SACD capability. No, it's not the be-all end-all product, but it's VERY good, and I heard a rumor that you can get them on closeout at Best Buy for like $400. $60 on top of that for the BDR cones, and you're in business. Good luck!

the cambridge 500se is an excellent choice.it has a updated 24 bit 192khz dac.very airy and defined.if you shop around [audiolab] you can get it delivered for about 400$

none said but I'll say:
BAT VK D5.

Here's another person telling you the KPS20i is still one of the very best cdp's you can buy at anu price. It's quite rare on the used market, but worth searching for.

As a matter of fact, someone is actually offering the 20i/L version (with built-in preamp and volume control) for an astonishing $3100 here on audiogon right now. If that unit is up-to-spec this is an incredible bargain.

cheers,
hans