Best redbook player for under $1000

If you want abilty to add upgrade 24/96 module easily and filter output with different tubes that Ahh!Tjube 4000 (I think that's model number).Not sure I am sold that that is where tubes shsould go in the signal chain but some folks like it it.I am not sure how DVD Audio is entrenched but SACD is here to stay and worth buying a deck with both.A freind of mine thought he did well by killing a few birds with one stone when he bought the $1K Sony DVD that many reviews said had good redbook.If you have a TV in same room that's how I'd go.Lastly folks don't mention tham that much anymore but I still like the Rega CD decks.Took an analogue company to bring out what at it's time intoduced was the best sub $41K deck due mainly to it's well designed output stage.
G'luck
Chazz

Eastsound CD-E5.

rega planet

I am leaning towards an marantz sa-8260, this way I will be able to try sacd's when the mood strikes

the marantz is pretty good.. try to by with warranty though (new)... chances are you will need it..