The best CD Player for the money

The Sony 5400 CD- SACD player is the best player out there for under $1200 you get a player that beats players even in cd mode at over 3x the cost ,the key is it needs 500 hours of play time to be at it's best and a good power cord and interconnects, also it is in the class A + ratings in Stereophile mo other player at even $4k does that ! and with the Great Mod Dan Modwright just finished for this for less than a $3500 total investment including the player can compete with any $10k player out there that is money well spent IMO.

Need help, please! I have an old Rotel RC D955ax CR player and an Oppo DV 970HD universal player. I use the Rotel for music and the Oppo for video because the Rotel is just a bit smoother for music.

I have a chance to buy a Marants DV7001 universal player and would like to know its sound characteristics. I listen to classical, folk, and some rock and value soundstage, depth, and musicality. Maggie 1.6s are the speakers.
Any comments on this possible change?

Any other suggestions for $300 (used) or less?

Thanks,

Bob

Modded Oppo 83SE!

I use only Meridian. But bang for da buck is latest Sony discounted

IF You're talking best bang for the buck, I'd have to go with the Emotiva ERC1